Studying how gene regulatory networks evolve

We use advanced data analysis and large genomics datasets to model how genes interact in regulatory networks — and how such networks give rise to properties characteristic to individuals and species.

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Torgeir R. Hvidsten

Torgeir R. Hvidsten

Professor and BIAS group leader · Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Email: torgeir.r.hvidstennmbu.no

Results

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What we work on

Integrating multi-omics data to infer and compare regulatory networks across species and systems.

Plants & trees

Evolution of regulatory networks in trees

Modelling the regulatory networks that orchestrate wood formation in angiosperm and gymnosperm trees, and comparing them across species to understand tree evolution.

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Holo-genomics

Host–microbial interactions

Network-based methods for unravelling the genetic interactions between hosts and their microbial communities — in fish, cattle and beyond.

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Evolution

Regulation after genome duplication

How gene regulation evolves after whole-genome duplication in salmonids, and whether duplications spark new regulatory innovations.

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Supported by

Research Council of Norway European Union Swedish Research Council NMBU