MICROBIAM - Microbiology and Environmental Biotechnology

Group type Consolidated R+D+I Group ( Generic )
AEI areas
  • Biological Sciences and Biotechnology (BIO)
  • Environmental Sciences and Technologies (CTM)
2030 Goals and Targets
  • Health and well-being
    • Goal 3 - Target d @ Strengthen health risk reduction capacity
  • Life of terrestrial ecosystems
    • Goal 15 - Target 1 @ Conserve and restore terrestrial ecosystems by 2030
  • Underwater life
    • Goal 14 - Target 1 @ Reduce marine pollution by 2030
    • Goal 14 - Target a @ Increase scientific knowledge and marine technology
Areas
  • Genetic database taxonomic assessment and development: advanced exploration of taxon concepts and definitions through innovative techniques to improve taxonomy and characterise the ecological properties of organisms
  • Molecular characterisation of microbial interactions: a detailed analysis of the molecular mechanisms regulating interactions between microorganisms and their environment, providing in-depth insight into microbial dynamics across different ecosystems
  • Omics and physiological analysis of microbial communities: comprehensive research into microbial communities and ecologically relevant model organisms by using omics and physiological approaches to understand their development with regard to physical, chemical and biological environmental factors
Research team
Principal investigators
Dr Bosch Zaragoza, Rafael (University Professor)
Main members
Members