emergence and evolution of bacterial pathogens
Since the dawn of humanity, bacteria have devised numerous ways to effectively colonize us.
research
Our primary scientific interest lies at the interface between molecular evolution and pathogenesis.
selected publications
Molecular mechanisms and drivers of pathogen emergence
Balasubramanian et al. Trends in Microbiology. 2022
Ecological diversification reveals routes of pathogen emergence in endemic Vibrio vulnificus populations
López-Pérez et al. PNAS. 2021
Origins of pandemic Vibrio cholerae from environmental gene pools
Shapiro et al. Nature Microbiology. 2016
lab news
Our article made the cover of American Scientist
April 26, 2022
Dr. Moreno discusses our research on the molecular mechanisms driving pathogen emergence and our current predictive abilities in order to effectively mitigate future pandemics.
Dr. Moreno is honored with the UCF Reach for the Stars award!
April 6, 2022
The award recognizes early career professionals with highly successful research and creative activity with national and international impact. Many congrats!
Our review on pathogen emergence is published in Trends in Microbiology!
March 2, 2022
We provide detailed perspectives and insights into the complex process of pathogen emergence in bacteria.