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Gene Tyson
Professor at QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
Gene Tyson is a Professor and Australian Laureate Fellow at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), where he leads the Centre for Microbiome Research.23 He is an internationally recognized expert in microbial ecology and bioinformatics.34
Research Focus
Professor Tyson specializes in:
- Molecular microbial ecology
- Microbial diversity and evolution
- Development and application of meta-omic approaches to study microbial communities
- Bioinformatics tool development for analyzing metagenomic data
His work has led to important discoveries in microbiology, including identifying key microbial lineages involved in the Earth's carbon cycle and characterizing novel microbial metabolic functions.3
Career Highlights
- Pioneered the use of metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, and metaproteomics to study microbial communities3
- Co-founded Microba, a microbial biotechnology company developing microbiome-derived diagnostics and therapeutics2
- Recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher (top 1% of cited scientists) for multiple years3
- Awarded the Frank Fenner Award by the Australian Society for Microbiology in 20153
- Named Young Investigator by the International Symposium on Microbial Ecology in 20163
Academic Background
Professor Tyson completed his PhD at the University of California, Berkeley, where he was lead author on one of the first studies to use metagenomics.1
Publications and Impact
He has authored over 130 peer-reviewed scientific papers, including publications in Nature, Science, and PNAS. His work has been cited more than 23,500 times, with an h-index of 67.3
