Eduardo Rodriguez-Roman

Biologist (PhD).

I study viruses at different levels of their biological organization. This is, from the macromolecules that compose them to the phenotypic expressions that reflect their interactions with their hosts and the environment in which they are found.

I am currently focused on the study of virus-host systems, using bacterial viruses (phages) as experimental biological systems to understand basic aspects of the ecology, evolution and population biology of phage-host systems, and to explore and exploit the virtues of phages as a therapeutic tool to treat multi-resistant bacteria and combating AMR. Additionally, I pretend to use phages as biocontrolers of bacterial pathogens and to develop new biotechnological tools.

I also work on the ecology, evolution and characterization of new and (re-)emerging viruses from the eukaryotic world: animals/humans and plants.

I am interested in transmitting science to people of different ages and socioeconomic and cultural statuses, and thus critical scientific thinking, always seeking to create and strengthen a better world, based on empathy and respect.

I think that science without borders is an excellent idea for growing as a better society on a global level.