Themes

Core Research Themes

• Disease Mechanisms and Biomarker Discovery
  • Identification of genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic signatures associated with specific diseases (e.g., cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, infectious diseases).
  • Discovery and validation of novel biomarkers for early detection, diagnosis, prognosis, or therapeutic response.
  • Functional characterization of disease-associated genes and proteins using cellular and animal models.
  • Personalized medicine approaches based on individual omics profiles.
• Protein Function and Post-Translational Modifications (PTMs)
  • Comprehensive mapping and characterization of protein interactomes (protein-protein interactions).
  • Analysis of various PTMs (e.g., phosphorylation, ubiquitination, glycosylation, acetylation) and their impact on protein function, stability, and localization.
  • Development of advanced proteomic techniques for quantitative PTM analysis.
  • Understanding how PTMs regulate cellular processes and contribute to disease.

Interdisciplinary and Applied Themes

• Plant Functional Genomics and Crop Improvement
  • Identification of genes and proteins involved in plant stress responses (e.g., drought, salinity, pathogens).
  • Functional characterization of genes controlling valuable agronomic traits (e.g., yield, nutritional content, disease resistance).
  • Application of omics technologies for molecular breeding and crop improvement.
  • Understanding plant-microbe interactions at the molecular level.