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Simen Rød Sandve is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), affiliated with the Department of Animal and Aquacultural Sciences within the Faculty of Biosciences. His research is centered on genomics, evolutionary biology, and genetics, particularly focusing on genome duplication and its role in adaptation and phenotypic innovation. He is a key member of the CIGENE (Centre for Integrative Genetics) research group.
His primary research interests include:
- Genome evolution and polyploidy
- Functional and comparative genomics
- Regulatory evolution after gene duplication
- Host-microbe interactions
- Fungal and salmonid genomics
- Genetic basis of smoltification
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the evolutionary consequences of whole-genome duplication across diverse species, including bread wheat and Atlantic salmon. His work integrates high-throughput sequencing, comparative genomics, and functional annotation to understand how genomic changes drive phenotypic evolution. Key themes include gene retention, subfunctionalization, regulatory divergence, and adaptation in polyploid systems.
Notable scientific contributions include involvement in the landmark sequencing of the hexaploid bread wheat genome (Science, 2014) and the Atlantic salmon genome (Nature, 2016), both of which have significantly advanced the field of evolutionary genomics.
He advises graduate students and leads genomic research projects, supported by national and institutional grants. His work bridges fundamental evolutionary questions with applications in agriculture and aquaculture. He maintains an active research presence through his group at CIGENE, a personal website (srsandve.org), and a popular science blog on natural sciences (blogg.nmbu.no/dnatur).
