González Lab BCN

Genetic basis of adaptive evolution

We aim at identifying all adaptive transposable element insertions in Drosophila melanogaster natural populations

Molecular mechanisms underlying adaptive mutations

We want to understand how adaptive mutations induce phenotypic changes

Fitness traits most relevant for adaptation

We aim at elucidating which phenotypic traits play an important role in adaptive evolution

11 February, 2021

For Women in Science

At Gonzalez lab we are committed to provide equal opportunities to women and men in science. This 11th February, we … Continue Reading

28 September, 2020

Congrats to Dr. Vivien Horvath!

We are very happy and very proud of Vivien who has successfully defended her thesis. Vivien has made important contributions … Continue Reading

16 September, 2020

Congratulations on your master Javi!

Congratulations Javi on your Master thesis defense. Javi has contributed to the characterization of an adaptive transposable element insertion under … Continue Reading

2 July, 2020

Josefa González elected as SMBE Council member

Josefa González has been elected by the SMBE members to be a Councillor for the society. The Society for Molecular … Continue Reading

26 June, 2020

Pia Viscomi ERASMUS fellowship has been extended!

Pia Viscomi was awarded an ERASMUS fellowship to carry out her master thesis research in our laboratory. Pia started to … Continue Reading

25 June, 2020

Congratulations Irene on your Bachelor honors thesis!

Congrats Irene on your bachelor honors thesis! Irene has designed CRISPR experiments that will allow us to experimental validate several … Continue Reading

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NordLab 2 days ago

This is such an awesome screenshot Retweeted by Dr. Josefa González

test Twitter Media - RT @NordLabUCD: This is such an awesome screenshot https://t.co/wPjtIfFpgZ

Dr. Josefa González 2 days ago

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Dr. Josefa González 2 days ago

Yesterday I participated for the first time in a (4 hour) @OfficialSMBE council meeting. They are such an impressive bunch of thoughtful, respectful, generous, inspiring scientists. I feel privileged to be part of this group!

Jessica Abbott 2 days ago

I also decided to live dangerously and have kids as a PhD student and later postdoc. Admittedly easier in Sweden than many other places, but still worth highliting that you don't necessarily have to choose between having a career and having a family. twitter.com/Editage/status… Retweeted by Dr. Josefa González

Prof_Richard_Bentall_psychologist 5 days ago

1/24 A little while ago I tweeted about bad things happening at Liverpool University. What they are doing there is threatening to the entire academic community and the very idea of a university. Bare with me; I want to explain why (thread): twitter.com/BentallProf/st… Retweeted by Dr. Josefa González