Dr. Tobias Warnecke

Biography

Tobias Warnecke is an Associate Professor at the University of Oxford specializing in the study of gene expression, evolution, and molecular systems across eukaryotes, bacteria, and archaea. His research focuses on how these organisms regulate genome access to ensure genes are expressed in the correct context. Warnecke investigates the unique complexities of eukaryotic genome regulation, exploring whether these complexities can be traced back to simpler ancestral mechanisms. He employs a variety of computational and experimental techniques, including phylogenomics, comparative functional genomics, genetics, microbiology, in vitro biochemistry, and synthetic biology. His laboratory fosters an environment of open, curiosity-driven science and encourages cross-disciplinary collaborations, particularly between computational and experimental methodologies.

Research Interests