Matteo Agazzi

Molecular Biologist - Coral Genomist

Contact

Helmholtz Institute for Functional Marine Biodiversity at the University of Oldenburg (HIFMB)
Im Technologiepark 5
26129 Oldenburg

Team

Photosymbiosis

Status group

PhD

Research Area

Conservation and Management, Ecosystem Functions

Responsibilities

As a new member of the Photosymbiosis Lab at HIFMB, my aim is to investigate the molecular mechanisms that regulate the interactions between corals and their most abundant photosymbionts.

Vita

2024 – 2026

Lab Technician and Coral Genomics Researcher — Institute of Evolutionary Biology, Barcelona, Spain

2023

Scientific Guide — Museum of Natural History of Milan, Milan, Italy

2021

Scientific Guide — University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy

2021 – 2024

Master’s Degree in Marine Sciences — University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy

2018 – 2021

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences — University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy

Research Interests

I find myself intrigued by the countless interactions that occur within holobiont systems. Driven by my passion for marine ecosystems and coral reef functioning, I have long wanted to explore the molecular mechanisms that regulate the dynamics of the coral holobiont.

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