Paula Ruiz-Rodriguez

I am primarily engaged in genetic research on two of the deadliest pathogens currently known: the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. Specifically, I am examining the genetic diversity and behavior of these pathogens, particularly the genetic factors that contribute to their pathogenicity, how they evolve, and their genetic connections within populations using phylogenomics. I use bioinformatics techniques that involve programming languages such as Python, Bash, and R.