Exploring the microbial world
The Systems Ecology group, led by Prof. Paul Wilmes, studies microbial communities to better understand their role in diverse ecosystems and in human health.
A glimpse into our research
We apply a systems biology approach to study microbial populations in great detail. We are especially interested in the gut microbiome, exploring the human-microbe interactions to provide insights into diseases such as colorectal cancer and Parkinson’s. We also study lipid accumulating bacteria found in wastewater to understand at a fundamental level the functioning of microbial ecosystems.
