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I have always been fascinated by genomics and ecology, so I naturally chose a field that combines both. I completed my master’s degree in Environmental Genomics at Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University (France). During my internships, I worked with microbial communities in a hypersaline lake. My interest in aquatic ecosystems and the microscopic organisms that are invisible to the naked eye but play crucial roles motivated me to continue studying them. This led me to embark on a PhD journey here in Scotland.
The impact of environmental change on the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of symbiotic sponge communities
PI and Institution:
Cecile Gubry-Rangin, University of Aberdeen
PhD aim:
To understand the mechanisms that drive microbial communities, particularly Thermoproteota (also known as Thaumarchaeota), to transition from free-living to symbiotic states with sponges. I also aim to characterize some of these Thermoproteota to gain a deeper understanding of their metabolism and their roles within the sponge.
PhD objectives:
- To reconstruct the phylogenetic history of Thermoproteota to date their transition to a symbiotic lifestyle and identify the key gene gains or losses associated with it.
- To isolate these microbes to gain better access to their genomic content and metabolic processes.
Contact details:
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn : Maeva Mounier