We are interested in understanding the genomic mechanisms generating and maintaining biodiversity in aquatic ecosystems. We use a wide range of molecular techniques and experimental approaches to uncover how organisms adapt to different environmental conditions, and ultimately infer their vulnerability and resilience in the face of rapid environmental changes.
Our lab works on native and invasive freshwater bivalve species in Switzerland.
Our research is divided in three general topics:
1) (Epi)genomics of adaptation to pollution in bivalves
2) Conservation genomics of freshwater mussels
3) Developing tools and knowledge for genetic biocontrol of the invasive Quagga mussel
