Mónica Medina , Ph.D.

Led by Dr. Mónica Medina, research done in the Medina lab focuses on understanding host-microbe interactions at both the organismal and molecular levels in cnidarian holobionts, such as corals and jellyfish. Mónica’s lab heavily relies on genomic tools to examine these interactions, aiming to shed light on the impacts of climate change on coral reef ecosystems. Findings from her lab can inform ecosystem conservation practices and contribute to the design of microbial approaches to mitigate the effects of anthropogenic activities.

As they often work in close proximity to coastal communities, they increasingly engage in collaborative settings at the intersection of social and natural sciences, with significant implications for conservation biology.