Parasite Genomics Lab

Welcome to the Kissinger Research Group

Research in the Kissinger lab integrates parasite genomics, bioinformatics infrastructure, and evolutionary and regulatory biology of eukaryotic pathogens, especially Apicomplexa (e.g., Cryptosporidium and Toxoplasma). Our work bridges genome data generation, analysis, and database development, shaping how global researchers access and interpret parasite data.

Apicomplexa Genome Evolution Data Integration
Kissinger Research Group overview
Genome Data From sequencing to annotation pipelines.
Global Resources VEuPathDB and community-facing tools.

Genome-driven insights into parasites

We integrate computational genomics, functional data, and experimental validation to decode parasite evolution and biology.

Research pillars

We combine genomic discovery, regulatory insight, and bioinformatics infrastructure to advance parasite biology.

Parasite Genomics

Comparative analyses across apicomplexan genomes reveal evolution, diversity, and adaptation strategies.

Regulatory Biology

We map gene regulation and motif architecture to understand life-cycle transitions and host response.

Data Infrastructure

Databases and pipelines translate raw data into accessible resources for the global community.