Michael Krabbe Borregaard is an Associate Professor at the Globe Institute's Section for Biodiversity, University of Copenhagen. He holds a PhD in Ecology and M.Sc. in Biology. His research group investigates how Earth dynamics influence ecological and evolutionary processes, specializing in island and mountain ecosystems as biodiversity hotspots. Primary research interests include: Range size distributions in macroecology Anthropogenic extinction drivers on islands Eco-evolutionary dynamics in fragmented landscapes Global biodiversity patterns and conservation Integration of molecular approaches in biogeography His publications focus on macroecological patterns, island biogeography, extinction dynamics, and computational tools for ecology. Recent work includes global floristic mapping, plant-frugivore networks, and phylogenetic studies of plant radiations. Engagements include climate advocacy in higher education and media contributions on ecological topics. He coordinates the Macroecology research group and maintains active collaborations across biogeography and conservation networks.
Louise Roum serves as Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the Forest and Landscape College, University of Copenhagen. Based at Nødebovej 77A in Fredensborg (3480), she maintains active academic engagement through her contactable presence at the institution (phone: +4535334650; email: loro@ign.ku.dk). Her scholarly focus centers on practical nature management, encompassing: Natural resource conservation frameworks Environmental restoration methodologies Cultural landscape preservation Biodiversity management systems Sustainable land-use practices Ecosystem rehabilitation techniques These research areas form the foundation of her comprehensive teaching materials and field applications. Professor Roum's 2022 publication output demonstrates concentrated expertise through 14 specialized compendiums addressing nature management from conceptual foundations to technical implementation. These works collectively establish a systematic approach to environmental stewardship, with particular emphasis on restoration ecology, habitat conservation, and sustainable management planning across diverse landscape contexts. No scientific awards or honors are documented in the available materials. While her pedagogical contributions through lecture notes and compendiums are substantial, the provided documentation contains no references to student advisement, research grants, or funded projects. Her role appears primarily focused on curriculum development and teaching within the practical nature management domain. As part of the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, Professor Roum contributes to the Forest and Landscape College's mission of environmental education, though specific laboratory affiliations or research teams are not detailed in the source materials.
Lise Lotte Gluud is a Clinical Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, specializing in Internal Medicine with a focus on Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She is actively involved in research related to liver diseases, particularly metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), autoimmune hepatitis, and cirrhosis. Her research interests span across several key areas in hepatology and gastroenterology: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) Autoimmune hepatitis diagnostics and management Cirrhosis and its complications Cardiovascular implications of liver diseases Proteomic approaches to liver disease diagnosis Extrahepatic manifestations of liver disease Dr. Gluud's extensive publication record, with 182 research outputs including 123 journal articles and 41 reviews, demonstrates her significant contributions to the field. Her recent work shows a strong emphasis on understanding the connections between metabolic disorders and liver diseases, with particular attention to diagnostic innovations and clinical management strategies. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on advancing diagnostic methodologies for liver conditions, particularly through non-invasive approaches like proteomics, and examining the systemic implications of liver diseases beyond the hepatic system. Dr. Gluud maintains active clinical and research collaborations with colleagues across multiple institutions, as evidenced by her multi-author publications spanning various aspects of hepatology and gastroenterology. Her work bridges clinical practice and scientific research, contributing to both patient care advancements and theoretical understanding of liver diseases.
Louise Laurberg Klarskov serves as Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. Her primary affiliation is with the Pathology unit at Copenhagen University Hospital (Region Hovedstaden), located at Blegdamsvej 3 in Copenhagen N. She maintains active clinical and research roles focused on molecular pathology of gastrointestinal malignancies. Her research concentrates on hereditary and molecular aspects of colorectal cancer, particularly Lynch syndrome surveillance, mismatch repair deficiency mechanisms, and genomic characterization of treatment-resistant tumors. Current investigations include pembrolizumab therapy for dMMR colorectal cancer and pancreatic cancer sequencing methodologies. Her work demonstrates strong translational focus with direct clinical implementation pathways. Analysis of her 16 research outputs (2021-2025) reveals consistent contributions to oncology journals including Anticancer Research , Translational Oncology , and Hereditary Cancer in Clinical Practice . Key thematic clusters include: (1) MMR deficiency screening implementation in Danish healthcare, (2) Molecular evolution of Lynch-associated cancers, (3) Genomic profiling of pancreatic and colorectal carcinomas, and (4) Diagnostic pathway optimization for abdominal conditions. Her collaborative network spans major Danish medical institutions including Rigshospitalet, Herlev Hospital, and Aarhus University Hospital, with international connections to European Lynch syndrome consortia. Notable policy impact includes referenced guidelines for universal MMR screening in colorectal cancer. Dr. Klarskov's clinical research directly informs national cancer screening protocols, particularly regarding colonoscopy surveillance intervals for mutation carriers and molecular testing standardization. Her work bridges laboratory genomics with clinical oncology practice through multicenter Danish registry studies and prospective therapeutic trials.
Lennart Bertil Jansson serves as a Clinical Associate Professor within the Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, specializing in Psychiatry through the Capital Region of Denmark (Region Hovedstaden) affiliation. His research profile demonstrates active engagement in clinical psychiatry with a distinctive phenomenological approach. His core research focuses on schizophrenia spectrum disorders and self-disorders , where he pioneers the integration of first-person experiential analysis into clinical diagnostics. Key interests include anomalous self-experience in psychosis, differential diagnosis between schizophrenia and personality disorders (particularly borderline), and the historical evolution of psychiatric concepts. His methodological signature involves phenomenologically informed semi-structured interviews that capture subtle self-disturbances often missed in standard assessments. Analysis of his publication trends reveals a consistent emphasis on translating phenomenological theory into clinical practice, with collaborative work spanning diagnostic frameworks, obsessive-compulsive disorder differentiation, and historical reappraisals of schizophrenia concepts. His 2025 book Det skrøbelige selv represents a major synthesis of fragile self-experience across the schizophrenia spectrum. Jansson maintains a robust collaborative network centered around the University of Copenhagen, with frequent co-authorship with Josef Parnas, Johannes Nordgaard, and Maria Gloria Henriksen. His work appears in high-impact journals including Psychopathology , History of Psychiatry , and Schizophrenia Research , demonstrating both clinical relevance and theoretical rigor through substantial citations and Wikipedia references.
Kristian Steen Frederiksen serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Clinical Medicine and as a Senior Hospital Physician at Rigshospitalet's Department of Neurology. He is the director of the clinical trial unit at the Danish Dementia Research Centre (DDRC), where he leads drug intervention studies (phase I-IV) and clinical research in Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, and related disorders. His work bridges academic research and clinical practice through a dual appointment with the Capital Region of Denmark and the University of Copenhagen. Dr. Frederiksen's research focuses on neurodegenerative dementia with particular emphasis on Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. His specific scientific focus includes biomarkers for early diagnostics and as outcome measures in intervention studies, investigation of pathophysiological mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases, and the development of digital and imaging markers for clinical implementation. His work spans biomarker research, early disease manifestations, clinical applications, and digital innovation in dementia diagnostics. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on diagnostic innovation, particularly in biomarker development for neurodegenerative diseases. His research integrates traditional biomarker approaches with digital health technologies and machine learning applications. A significant portion of his work addresses the implementation challenges of new therapies, particularly anti-amyloid treatments for Alzheimer's disease, reflecting his active role in European clinical guidelines development. Scientific Awards: Firkløver-fondens Hæderspris for Forskning 2025 (Firkløver Foundation Research Honor Prize) Dr. Frederiksen serves as Editor-in-Chief for Alzheimer's Research & Therapy (since June 2024) and has received substantial research funding from organizations including Alzheimer Forskningsfonden, Parkinsonforeningen, Innovation Fund Denmark, and industry partners. He acts as Principal or Sub-investigator and National Coordinator on multiple industry-sponsored phase 2 and 3 trials for Alzheimer's disease involving companies like Roche, Biogen, Novo Nordisk, and Eisai/Bioarctic. His extensive conflict of interest disclosures reflect his significant involvement in the dementia research ecosystem through editorial roles, advisory boards, and speaking engagements with major pharmaceutical companies. At the Danish Dementia Research Centre, Dr. Frederiksen leads a multidisciplinary team conducting cutting-edge research on dementia diagnostics and therapeutics. His clinical trial unit coordinates international studies while maintaining strong connections with European research networks including the European Alzheimer's Disease Consortium (EADC). His work bridges basic science, clinical application, and healthcare implementation, positioning him at the forefront of dementia research in Europe.
Xenia Trier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science, specializing in environmental analytical chemistry with a focus on PFAS (Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances) and chemical risk governance. Her work bridges analytical science and environmental policy implementation. Institution: University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Science Department: Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Section for Environmental Chemistry and Physics Position: Associate Professor (since 2022) Dr. Trier's research centers on analytical chemistry supporting chemical risk governance, particularly focusing on persistent contaminants like PFAS. She has expertise in targeted, suspect screening and non-targeted screening methods using chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry. Her work addresses chemicals with irreversible environmental effects, examining their presence in environmental media, biota, humans, and products. She leads the EU Horizon Europe project ARAGORN on remediation of persistent contaminants in soil and ecological restoration, and a national project on environmental PFAS analyses. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on PFAS research across multiple dimensions - from chemical definition and regulatory frameworks to analytical methods and environmental health impacts. Her work shows increasing engagement with policy implementation and the scientific basis for chemical regulation, particularly regarding persistent pollutants. She actively contributes to international science-policy developments including the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. Dr. Trier is an active member of the Global PFAS Science Panel, the European Norman Network on exchange of information on chemicals, and the Danish Society of Analytical Chemistry. Her research has been featured in numerous news outlets, policy documents, and academic platforms, demonstrating significant impact in both scientific and policy circles. She has led and contributed to multiple collaborative projects examining the intersection of chemical pollution with climate change, environmental health, and sustainable policy implementation. Her work emphasizes the need for managing PFAS as a class rather than individual substances, advocating for essential uses only.
Professor Thor Grundtvig Theander is a distinguished Professor in Parasitology and International Health at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Immunology and Microbiology. He serves as Head of the Centre for Medical Parasitology (CMP) and Deputy Head of the Department of Immunology and Microbiology. With over 338 research outputs and an h-index of 68, his work has garnered more than 16,000 citations. Dr. Theander earned his MD in 1982 and DSc in 1992, both from the University of Copenhagen, followed by physician certification in 1988. His academic journey progressed from Assistant Medical Doctor positions (1982-1988) through Clinical Research Associate (1983-1987) to Assistant/Associate Professor (1988-2004) before becoming a full Professor in 2004. Professor Theander is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking research on malaria, particularly his work on Plasmodium falciparum Erythrocyte Membrane Protein 1 (PfEMP1). His most significant contributions include identifying VAR2CSA as the PfEMP1 responsible for placental sequestration and developing a VAR2CSA-based vaccine for placental malaria. His 2013 Nature paper on severe malaria's association with EPCR binding represents a major breakthrough in understanding malaria pathogenesis. His research portfolio demonstrates a remarkable evolution from fundamental malaria research to innovative applications in cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. The discovery that VAR2CSA binds to carbohydrates on cancer cells has opened new avenues for cancer treatment, leading to the development of several biotech companies focused on cancer therapeutics and diagnostics. KFJ-price for preclinical research (2015, 1.5 million Dkr) Honorary Professor at University of Khartoum (1998) Member of multiple international scientific advisory committees Professor Theander has secured substantial research funding totaling millions of DKK from diverse sources including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, European Union, and Danish Medical Research Council. His leadership extends to international collaborations across Africa, particularly in Tanzania, Sudan, and Benin, where he has established research capacity and clinical trial infrastructure. As founder and Head of the Centre for Medical Parasitology, he oversees a team of approximately 80 scientists, students, and technicians. The Centre, recognized as a 'Centre of Global Excellence in Health' by the Capital Region of Denmark in 2015, integrates malaria researchers from University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen University Hospital, and the State Serum Institute.
Vibe Nielsen is a social anthropologist and Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Arts and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen. She concurrently holds a Research Fellowship at Linacre College, University of Oxford, and serves as Associate Researcher at the Pitt Rivers Museum. Her work bridges museum studies, postcolonial theory, and cultural heritage across multiple international institutions including the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, National Museum of Denmark, and UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Her research focuses on the decolonization of cultural institutions, examining colonial legacies in museums, botanical gardens, and public commemoration spaces. Key projects include the Ny Carlsberg Foundation-supported study Passion or Politics? The Art Collection of Carl Jacobsen and the Carlsberg Foundation-funded research Decolonising Museums: Changing Curatorial Practices . Her fieldwork spans Denmark, France, Italy, South Africa, the UK, and US, with particular attention to how institutions address imperial histories. Nielsen's publication trends reveal deep engagement with colonial continuities in botanical science, museum representation, and urban memory politics. Her work consistently connects historical analysis with contemporary decolonial movements, emphasizing transnational comparisons between cities like Cape Town and Copenhagen. Recent outputs show increasing focus on Indigenous perspectives in botanical gardens and the global hierarchies of art value. Ny Carlsberg Foundation postdoctoral research project funding Carlsberg Foundation postdoctoral research project funding Research Fellowship at Linacre College, University of Oxford Junior Research Fellow position at Linacre College, University of Oxford Nielsen has advised numerous research projects through her institutional affiliations but has no formal students listed. Her grants primarily stem from major foundations supporting decolonial research in cultural institutions. She collaborates extensively with international museums including the Pitt Rivers Museum, Quai Branly, and Zeitz MOCAA, focusing on transforming curatorial practices through critical engagement with colonial pasts. Her work operates at the intersection of museum laboratories, decolonial collectives, and academic research teams, particularly through the Global Europe research network and Linacre College's interdisciplinary fellowship program. Current efforts center on implementing findings from her botanical garden research into museum practice at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.
Catherine Jacqueson is Professor of EU Law at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Law and a core member of the Centre for Legal Studies in Welfare and Market Integration (WELMA). Her academic work centers on EU legal frameworks governing free movement, citizenship rights, and social policy integration within the European Union. Education: French Law Degree (DEA) Ph.D. in Law, University of Copenhagen (2003) Research Fellow, St John's College, Oxford University (2003-2007) Research Focus: Professor Jacqueson's scholarship critically examines the free movement of persons within the EU, with particular attention to healthcare access, social dumping phenomena, third-country migration, and employment policy intersections. Her comparative law approach bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation challenges across member states, increasingly focusing on digital labor markets and platform work regulation within the EU social dimension. Publication Trends: Recent research (2022-2025) reveals a strategic shift toward analyzing platform economy challenges, including tax status determination, social security coverage gaps, and Platform Directive implementation. Concurrently, she maintains strong engagement with Nordic free movement frameworks and EU citizenship rights, demonstrating consistent thematic continuity in addressing evolving social protection mechanisms within integrated markets. Academic Service: No major scientific awards are documented in available materials. Jacqueson serves as editor for both the European Journal of Social Security and European Journal of Migration and Law , while organizing significant events including the 2023 Danish Platform Work Conference and the 2014 FIDE XXVI Congress in Copenhagen. Teaching & Mentorship: She delivers undergraduate and postgraduate instruction in EU law (Danish and English), covering internal market principles, citizenship rights, and free movement doctrines. While specific advisees aren't listed, her supervisory role extends through WELMA research projects and editorial mentorship within specialized journals. Research Infrastructure: As a WELMA center member, Jacqueson contributes to interdisciplinary investigations at the welfare-market integration nexus, currently advancing projects on EU healthcare access rights and social dimension development through structured academic collaboration.
Josefine Lomholt Pallavicini serves as a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Science Education within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen. Her research bridges formal epistemology, Bayesian modeling, and the philosophy of scientific practice. Her primary research interests span epistemology, social epistemology, Bayesian modeling of disagreement, higher-order evidence, and diagrammatic reasoning in mathematics. She investigates how statistical formal models can explain phenomena like polarization and trust dynamics in epistemic communities, with particular focus on updating Bayesian frameworks to incorporate higher-order beliefs about belief formation reliability. Analysis of her four recent publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on formal modeling of epistemic phenomena. Her work spans historical analysis of mathematical formalism (2022), computational modeling of group polarization (2021), and typological studies of mathematical diagrams (2018-2021), consistently applying formal methods to philosophical questions about evidence, disagreement, and representation. She is affiliated with the Social Epistemology Research Group (SERG) and contributed to the DFF-project 'The social epistemology and social psychology of disagreement.' Her research involves interdisciplinary collaboration with mathematicians and cognitive scientists, particularly on diagrammatic representation projects with M. W. Johansen and M. Misfeldt. Her laboratory and team involvement centers on SERG (Social Epistemology Research Group), where she collaborates on projects examining disagreement dynamics and higher-order evidence. Her work integrates computational modeling with traditional philosophical analysis, operating at the intersection of formal epistemology and cognitive science.
Martine Stagelund Hvidt serves as Assistant Professor at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Law, affiliated with the WELMA Centre for Legal Studies in Welfare and Market. Her research bridges social rights and digital administrative law, focusing on citizen protections within automated public systems. Education PhD in Law, University of Copenhagen (2014) Master of Laws (Cand.jur.), University of Copenhagen (2011) Bachelor of Laws (BA.jur.), University of Copenhagen (2009) Research Focus Hvidt's work centers on Social Security Law in digital contexts, examining algorithmic errors in welfare administration and children's rights in automated systems. She investigates AI's impact on public administration, particularly regarding child benefits and social security access, while addressing algorithmic discrimination and platform worker protections. Her scholarship integrates gender perspectives and EU legal frameworks. Publication Trends Her 2022-2024 publications reveal concentrated research on digital welfare governance, with 2024 representing peak output. Key themes include algorithmic discrimination in child benefit systems, underrepresentation of youth rights in digital administration, and legal frameworks for platform workers. This corpus demonstrates growing urgency around balancing administrative efficiency with fundamental rights in Scandinavia's digital welfare state. Scientific Recognition No formal awards documented in source materials Academic Engagement While specific student supervision isn't detailed, Hvidt actively contributes to Nordic research networks including the Social Rights Group and Nordiskt socialrättsligt nätverk. Her committee memberships indicate institutional leadership within Copenhagen's legal research ecosystem, though grant funding specifics remain unreported. Research Infrastructure As a core WELMA Centre member, Hvidt operates within a specialized hub examining welfare-market legal intersections. Her participation in the Nordic Social Law Network facilitates cross-border collaboration on digital governance challenges, particularly regarding algorithmic accountability in Scandinavian welfare systems.
Svend Christensen is a Professor at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. He has held prominent positions at the Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences (now Aarhus University), the University of Southern Denmark, and the University of Copenhagen. For 16 years, he served as a professor and head of the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences with more than 500 employees. Currently, he is a full professor in Crop Science and Technologies. Education: Ph.D., The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, 1993 M.Sc. Agr., The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, 1988 Svend Christensen's research focuses on establishing the scientific foundation needed to transform agricultural systems to address the dual challenges of feeding a growing global population and preserving the planet's ecological balance. His work explores the interactions between crops and their environment, utilizing advanced technologies such as biologicals, breeding, remote sensing, AI, and robotics to promote sustainable farming practices. He is particularly known for his significant contributions to understanding crop-weed competition and developing weed sensing and site-specific weed management technologies that have advanced precision agriculture globally. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating cutting-edge technologies with traditional agricultural science. The research shows increasing sophistication in plant phenotyping, with a particular emphasis on high-throughput systems, hyperspectral imaging, and AI-driven analysis. There's a clear interdisciplinary approach connecting plant science, data science, and engineering to develop innovative solutions for crop management, disease resistance, and resource efficiency in agricultural systems. Notable Projects: MATRIX project funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation Nordic Public Private Partnership Plant Phenotyping Project Professor Christensen actively leads several high-impact collaboration platforms including Crop Innovation Denmark (involving four breeding companies and two universities), the Nordic-Baltic Plant Phenotyping Network (with more than 15 breeding companies, universities, and research organizations), and the Plant Biologicals Network (comprising more than 20 members from industries and universities in Denmark and Sweden). His leadership extends to numerous professional activities including service on the Danish Research Council for Technology and Production (2007-2013), coordination of the Collaborative Working Group on 'ICT and Robotics in Agriculture' under the European Commission, and participation in various expert groups related to agricultural technology and policy development.
Lasse Møller-Jensen serves as Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science, specializing in urban applications of GIS and remote sensing with emphasis on developing regions. His three-decade fieldwork spans Ghana, Tanzania, Senegal, Mongolia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Educational background: Ph.D, University of Copenhagen 1993 (Urban Geography/Geoinformatics) MSc degree, University of Copenhagen 1989 (Human Geography) BSc degree, University of Copenhagen 1989 (Computer Science) BSc degree, University of Copenhagen 1985 (Human Geography) His research integrates geoinformatics with urban planning challenges in resource-constrained settings, focusing on flood risk modeling, transportation infrastructure analysis, and satellite image processing. Recent work leverages UAV and LiDAR technologies for high-resolution urban flood assessment, particularly in Accra. Publications since 2020 reveal a concentrated focus on climate-driven urban mobility disruptions in African cities, with methodological innovations in remote sensing for flood risk mapping and urban expansion analysis. Over 30% of recent output addresses Accra's flooding challenges through interdisciplinary collaborations. Supervision and funding: Advised 50+ master's students and 8 PhD candidates (Denmark/Ghana) Principal Investigator for Climate Change Resilience in Urban Mobility (FFU, DKK 9.8M, 2018-2023) Lead for Future of Urban Tanzania project (Strategic Research Council, 2010-2013) EU-funded RurbanAfrica collaboration (2012-2016) Danida-FFU consultant for Agricultural Growth project (2011-2014) He directed the Cities, Landscapes and Geoinformatics research group (2009-2012) and the Geography Section (2012-2016), maintaining active capacity-building partnerships with African institutions through WANSEC and Enreca initiatives.
Nuno Filipe Gomes Martins is a Guest Researcher at the Section for Hologenomics, Globe Institute, and a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Biology (Computational and RNA Biology section) at the University of Copenhagen. His contact information includes phone +4535322144 and emails nuno.martin@sund.ku.dk and nuno.martins@bio.ku.dk. His primary research interests are: Conservation Genomics Population Genetics Wildlife Genetics Ancient DNA Bioinformatics Dr. Martins employs advanced genomic techniques, including whole-genome sequencing and analysis of historical DNA samples, to investigate the genetic health and evolutionary history of endangered species. His work has direct implications for conservation management and policy, as seen in studies on saola, Eurasian otters, and wolves. His recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate consistent application of genomic tools to conservation challenges, with emphasis on population structure analysis, genetic diversity assessment, and taxonomic clarification across multiple species and geographic regions. These studies frequently leverage museum specimens and international collaborations. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided information. There is no information available regarding students advised or research grants secured. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary research within the Section for Hologenomics at the Globe Institute and the Computational and RNA Biology group, focusing on the intersection of genomics, conservation biology, and computational methods.