THE GROUP

Founded in October 2010, the Venancios Research Group applies computational biology and genomics to investigate how evolution shapes genomes and biological networks. The group integrates high-throughput datasets to uncover the molecular components and interactions underlying complex biological systems. Current research focuses on two main areas: plant transcriptomics and comparative genomics and plant-associated beneficial strains genomics.


Plant transcriptomics and comparative genomics

Focused on exploring large-scale novel and publicly available plant transcriptomic datasets, particularly from agriculturally relevant species, with the goal of identifying genes associated with key agronomic traits. Additional research interests include the evolution of transcription factor families in plants, emphasizing phylogenetic analyses and their roles in co-regulatory network dynamics.

Bacterial Genomics

Research includes comparative genomics of nosocomial bacteria, with emphasis on resistome profiling and population structure to support novel surveillance and treatment strategies. Another focus is the genome analysis of plant-associated beneficial bacteria, aiming to identify genes linked to plant interactions and promote sustainable alternatives to chemical inputs in agriculture.