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Professor Thomas Richards is a Professor of Evolutionary Genomics at the University of Oxford and a Royal Society University Research Fellow. His research focuses on understanding the origins and diversification of eukaryotic cellular complexity through phylogenomic, cell biological, and molecular approaches. Current research themes include phylogenomic analysis of gene ancestry, endosymbiosis mechanisms, and environmental DNA studies of microbial diversity.
His work spans disciplines such as evolutionary genomics, microbial ecology, and systems biology, addressing questions like how endosymbioses form and how uncultured protists contribute to biodiversity. Key projects include studies on pathogen evolution, transporter proteins, and the genetic networks governing symbiotic interactions.
Prof. Richards has published extensively on topics like membrane permeability, genetic code reassignments, and the evolution of eukaryotic microbes. His awards include the Royal Society University Research Fellowship, recognizing his contributions to understanding microbial and eukaryotic evolution.
