The Jiang Lab is dedicated to advancing microbial genomics to uncover the intricate relationships between microbes and human health. Our research integrates genomic, bioinformatics, and evolutionary analysis to explore how microbial communities adapt, function, and interact within diverse environments. By applying a genomics-driven approach, we aim to reveal the genetic blueprints that govern microbial processes and their influence on human physiology. Currently, our key research areas are:
1. Functional annotation of health-relevant features of the micorbiome via comparative genomics:
Decoding the genetic potential of gut microbes to identify key enzymes and metabolic pathways involved in human health, such as those regulating bilirubin metabolism and glycan processing.
2. Microbial Evolutionary Genomics:
Investigating the evolutionary forces shaping microbial genomes, including genetic adaptations that drive microbial diversity, resilience, and interactions with their environment and host.
3. Computational Genomics and Systems Biology:
Developing novel computational frameworks and bioinformatics tools to analyze large-scale genomic data, enabling the discovery of functional elements and evolutionary patterns within microbial communities.
We are always looking for exceptional, dedicated, and motivated scientists to join our team. Currently we have two postdoctoral position open. See more here
- Xiaofang Jiang
