Computational Biology & Microbiome Research
We specialize in the application of eco-evolutionary approaches to -omics data from natural microbiomes. Our research focuses on understanding microbial communities through computational methods, phylogenetic analysis, and functional genomics.
We are part of the School of Biological Sciences and the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland.
📖 Visit our main lab webpage for more information about the group, current research projects, and publications.
Our computational biology research encompasses:
Discover our current research focus areas including antimicrobial resistance, sustainable food systems, clinical microbiomics, environmental biotechnology, and computational method development across One Health applications.
For Lab Members
Members of the lab can log in using their Slack credentials at the top of this page to access the full wiki content, including protocols, analysis pipelines, and internal documentation.
For Public Users
Pages publicly available without credentials are linked below or listed in the “Public” folder on the left sidebar. These include software documentation, published protocols, and educational resources.
Software developed by the group
Access documentation for computational tools and pipelines developed by our lab
Microbial Bioinformatics Introduction
- Introductory commands that work on Unix/Mac systems
- Progressive complexity from basic to advanced concepts
- Multiple learning styles accommodated (visual, hands-on, theoretical)
- Community resources for ongoing support
- Current tools and platforms with active links
Published Methodologies
- 16S rRNA microbial community analysis
- Comparative genomics workflows
- Functional annotation pipelines
- Metagenomics analysis protocols
Interested in collaboration or have questions about our methods?
This wiki is continuously updated with new protocols, software documentation, and educational resources. Lab members can find the latest additions in the internal sections, while public resources are regularly expanded based on published work and community needs.
Last updated: May 2025 | Queen’s University Belfast | School of Biological Sciences