Mr Jan Strauss
| Job Title | Contact | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Research Technician |
J dot Strauss at uea dot ac dot uk
Tel: +44 (0)1603 59 1315 |
Sciences 01.37W |
Biography
I did my degree in biology majoring in Biological Oceanography at the University of Rostock, Germany. During my studies I developed a high interest in the science at the interface of genomics and marine ecology. Before coming to the University of East Anglia (UEA) I did my MSc thesis research at the Alfred-Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research in Bremerhaven, Germany (AWI). For my thesis research I worked on the development of a genetic transformation system for the marine microalga Emiliania huxleyi gaining experience with reverse genetic tools. I will use my previous experience in my ongoing PhD project, focusing on the polar diatom Fragilariopsis cylindrus to study its genome and transcriptome.
Additional Contacts
Room No: ENV 01.37W
Tel No: +44 (0)1603 591315
Tel No: +44 (0)1603 591315
Key Research Interests
Algal genomics; environmental and functional genomics; microalgae virus interactions; physiological adaptation to low temperature and nutrients; polar biology; sea ice ecology; biological oceanography.
My PhD: Whole genome expression profiling of the polar diatom Fragilariopsis cylindrus.
Microalgae take part in various biogeochemical cycles and play key roles in maintaining the ecological balance of the earth. In terms of climate change it is important to gain a more detailed understanding of how these organisms are able to adapt to a changing environment. Polar microalgae species are highly adapted to extreme environmental conditions. Little is known about how changing environmental conditions impact organisms serving as the basis for polar ecosystems. The polar phytoplankton community is often dominated by diatoms, among them the species Fragilariopsis cylindrus. It is abundant both in sea ice and in open waters and thus is a key species for polar primary production. Its genome was recently sequencing and provides the first polar eukaryotic genome sequence. I will work on annotating the genome. Linking to this I will investigate the transcriptome at different environmental conditions in order to identify the molecular underpinnings of adaptation and to identify novel genes that are involved in polar adaptation. In a further stage I will try to establish a genetic transformation system for F. cylindrus in order to do functional genomics studies with genes of specific interest.
Publications
Strauß, J., Metfies, K., Valentin, K. (2009).Toward a genetic transformation system for the marine microalga Emiliania huxleyi, ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting 2009, 25-30 January, Center de Congres Acropolis, Nice, France.
My PhD: Whole genome expression profiling of the polar diatom Fragilariopsis cylindrus.
Microalgae take part in various biogeochemical cycles and play key roles in maintaining the ecological balance of the earth. In terms of climate change it is important to gain a more detailed understanding of how these organisms are able to adapt to a changing environment. Polar microalgae species are highly adapted to extreme environmental conditions. Little is known about how changing environmental conditions impact organisms serving as the basis for polar ecosystems. The polar phytoplankton community is often dominated by diatoms, among them the species Fragilariopsis cylindrus. It is abundant both in sea ice and in open waters and thus is a key species for polar primary production. Its genome was recently sequencing and provides the first polar eukaryotic genome sequence. I will work on annotating the genome. Linking to this I will investigate the transcriptome at different environmental conditions in order to identify the molecular underpinnings of adaptation and to identify novel genes that are involved in polar adaptation. In a further stage I will try to establish a genetic transformation system for F. cylindrus in order to do functional genomics studies with genes of specific interest.
Publications
Strauß, J., Metfies, K., Valentin, K. (2009).Toward a genetic transformation system for the marine microalga Emiliania huxleyi, ASLO Aquatic Sciences Meeting 2009, 25-30 January, Center de Congres Acropolis, Nice, France.
Research Group Members
Primary Supervisor: Dr Thomas Mock
Secondary Supervisor: Dr Gill Malin
Secondary Supervisor: Dr Gill Malin
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