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About
Main interests lie in molecular evolution, biodiversity, microbial symbiosis and genomics. Characterization of gene sequences from rare and relatively overlooked marine invertebrates and microorganisms have enabled the PI to contribute to increasingly valuable genetic biodiversity research and data during the current period of accelerated worldwide habitat destruction. With a background in molecular evolutionary biology and macromolecular sequence analysis, the PI has been conducting research within this framework and through multidisciplinary laboratory collaborations.
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD - Environmental Biology & Public Policy; Molecular Evolution, George Mason University
1990 → 1995
M.Sc - Biological Sciences, Florida State University
1985 → 1988
B.S. - Applied Biology, Georgia Institute of Technology
1980 → 1984
External positions
Researcher, National Coral Reef Institute
Oct 1 2023 → Sep 30 2027
Assistant Scientist, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc
Jul 1 1998 → Jun 1 2007
Adjunct Faculty, Indian River Community College
Sep 1 1997 → Sep 1 2007
Research Interests
- Molecular Evolution
- Biodiversity
- Microbial Symbiosis
- Genomics
- Sponges
- Macromolecular Sequence Analysis
- Marine Microbiology
- Symbiosis
- Systematics
Disciplines
- Genetics and Genomics
- Genetics
- Other Genetics and Genomics
- Marine Biology
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Degradation of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) drinking straws at an ocean shoreline
Dotson, K., Pisano, K., Gellman, E., Roman, P. & Lopez, J. V., Aug 1 2025, In: Journal Of Environmental and Chemical Engineering. 13, 4, 117157.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The chromosomal genome sequence of the fragile freshwater sponge, Eunapius fragilis (Leidy, 1851) and its associated microbial metagenome sequences
Leys, S., Hentschel, U., Easson, C., Stinson, D., Lopez, J. V., Oatley, G. & O'Brien, R., May 23 2025, (Submitted) Wellcome Trust, 15 p. (Wellcome Open Research).Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Transcriptional profiles of Microcystis reveal gene expression shifts that promote bloom persistence in in situ mesocosms.
Krausfeldt, L. E., Samuel, P., Smith, R. P., Colwell, R., Urakawa, H., Rosen, B. & Lopez, J. V., Jan 7 2025, In: Microbiology Spectrum. 13, 1, p. e0136924 19 p., e01369-24.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Heavy Metal Implications to Sediment Microbiome and Coral Reef Community
Giarikos, D., Hirons, A. C. & Lopez, J. V., Mar 1 2024, Florida Department of Environmental Protection. 106 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Microbial diversity, genomics, and phage–host interactions of cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms
Krausfeldt, L. E., Shmakova, E., Lee, H. W., Mazzei, V., Loftin, K. A., Smith, R. P., Karwacki, E., Fortman, P. E., Rosen, B. H., Urakawa, H., Dadlani, M., Colwell, R. R. & Lopez, J. V., Jul 2024, In: mSystems. 9, 7Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Projects
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Understanding Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB)-Temporal and Spatial Characterization of Microbial Communities from Lake Okeechobee
Lopez, J. V. (PI), Krausfeldt, L. E. (Research assistant), Smith, R. P. (CoPI), Urakawa, H. (CoI) & Rosen, B. (CoI)
Project: Research project
Datasets
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Understanding Harmful Algal Blooms-Temporal and Spatial Characterization of Microbial Communities from Lake Okeechobee
Krausfeldt, L. E. (Contributor), Mazzei, V. (Contributor), Karnacki, E. (Contributor), Samuel, P. (Contributor) & Lopez, J. V. (Contributor), Nova Southeastern University, 2023
Dataset
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Global Invertebrate Genomics Alliance (GIGA) Bioproject
Lopez, J. V. (Creator), National Center for Biotechnology Information, Jul 20 2020
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bioproject/?term=PRJNA649812
Dataset
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Heavy Metals Implications to Sediment Microbiome and Coral Response to Arsenic Dosing
Giarikos, D. (Contributor), Hirons, A. C. (Contributor), Lopez, J. V. (Contributor), Renegar, D.-E. A. (Contributor) & Gershman, J. (Contributor), Nova Southeastern University, Jun 11 2024
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/secler_data/3/
Dataset
Activities
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Fifth HCAS Graduate Science Research Symposium (RS)
Lopez, J. V. (Participant)
Feb 13 2025Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Fifth meeting of the Global Invertebrate Genomics Alliance (GIGA V)
Lopez, J. V. (Participant)
Oct 23 2023Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Organization of a workshop, seminar, or conference › Organizer
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The wondrous biology, history, and adaptation of the marine invertebrate realm to the genomics era
Lopez, J. (Speaker)
Nov 15 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Characterizing Marine Biodiversity through the Global Invertebrate Genomics Alliance (GIGA)
Lopez, J. (Speaker)
Nov 19 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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The Chicken or the Egg Paradox Revisited: The Birth and Death of Genes
Lopez, J. (Speaker)
Sep 13 2012Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Prizes
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Nova Southeastern University President's Distinguished Professor Award of Excellence
Lopez, J. V. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Courses
Press/Media
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South Florida professors: Ladapo is dangerous to your health | Opinion Robert Speth, Stephen O'Brien and Jose V. Lopez
O'Brien, S. J., Lopez, J. V. & Speth, R.
1/13/24
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Professors: Florida needs a surgeon general who knows something about medicine | Opinion
O'Brien, S. J., Lopez, J. V. & Speth, R.
1/13/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Findings in the Area of Microbiology Reported from NOVA Southeastern University [Potential Impacts of Environmental Bacteria On the Microbiota of Loggerhead (Caretta Caretta) and Green (Chelonia Mydas) Sea Turtle Eggs and Their Hatching Success]
Milligan, R., Lopez, J. V. & Burkholder, D. A.
6/30/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research