Research

Projects at the Pfrender Lab include investigating the molecular genetic basis of adaptive traits and phenotypic plasticity and the relationship between genetic diversity and ecosystem function. The lab is particularly interested in the relationship between short-term organismal responses to environmental stresses and long-term adaptive changes in novel environments.

To explore research outcomes from the Pfrender Lab, visit GoogleScholar.

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Facilities

Genomics & Bioinformatics Core Facility

Directed by Michael Pfrender, the Genomics & Bioinformatics Core Facility (GBCF) at Notre Dame serves a diverse research community and conducts basic biomedical research in human disease, vector disease research, population genomics, and environmental genomics. Utilizing Illumina sequencing, single-cell analysis, and spatial transcriptome analysis, the GBCF offers comprehensive solutions designed to acquire data for a broad range of applications including metagenomics, cancer genomics, microbial genomics, transcriptomics, and epigenomics for both model and non-model systems. Applying robust bioinformatics tools and biocomputing resources, the Facility provides guidance and analysis workflows specifically tailored to the needs of Notre Dame investigators, external academic partners, and industry collaborators.

To learn more about the facility's services and research areas, visit the GBCF website.