Genomics Division
The Genomics Division focuses on the study of the molecular building blocks of life (DNA, RNA and proteins), their role in biological functions, in biotechnology, and in the ecological and evolutionary processes through which they shape biodiversity.
The Genomics Division covers four main research areas: Genome biology and evolution, Molecular ecology, Molecular developmental and cell biology, and Aquaculture genomics.
We apply molecular analyses to study biological functions (e.g. reproduction, development, growth, the immune system, gene regulation, molecular structure, and epigenetics), as well as the natural environment (e.g. biodiversity, the distribution of genetic variation in natural populations, natural and sexual selection, local adaptation, and the consequences of environmental change).
Our research has relevance to biodiversity conservation, natural resource management, biotechnology, medical biology, and aquaculture.
The Genomics Division manages the faculty's DeepSeq facility, a platform for high-throughput DNA and RNA sequencing, available to all divisions.
Sequencing
DeepSeq is the high-throughput sequencing facility at Nord University for the exploration of genomes and transcriptomes.
Head of Division
Steinar Daae Johansen
Head of Division
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture
Office: Bodø, Noatun, B2.089
Email: steinar.d.johansen@nord.no
Phone: +4775517833