Cortazar-Chinarro lab

Host-parasite coevolution: Bridging experimental studies with wild populations

Illustration by Alba Cortazar

In the context of the ongoing amphibian biodiversity crisis, my research interests center on the identification and characterization of emerging pathogens in wild amphibian populations, particularly in northern latitudes where global change may influence disease dynamics. Alongside pathogen discovery, I am investigating how the skin microbiome contributes to host health and disease resistance, as well as the underlying genetic architecture of immune genes—such as Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) I and II—and how specific genotypes link to microbiome diversity and composition. By examining the interactions between microbial communities, infectious diseases, immune responses, and host genetics, the work in my lab aims to provide deeper insight into the factors shaping disease outcomes and resilience in amphibian populations under global change.

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Group members

Research leader: Maria Cortazar
Group members: Daniel Abreu Acosta, Gabriel Christensson Persson, Tiago Sousa

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