Research Interests

 
  

Development of statistical methods and simulation programs to describe and understand genetic polymorphisms 

Sequencing of contemporary and ancient human samples: analysis of DNA variability and comparison with linguistical, archaeological, and palaeodemographical data

DNA and protein sequences analysis: codon usage and evolution in different organisms

Human evolution: levels and patterns of human diversity, and evidence for prehistoric demographic changes

Conservation genetics: analysis of genetic diversity to provide suggestions for management and conservation of different species (roe deer, fallow deer, wild boar, tortoise)

Analysis of surname distribution and comparison with genetic and linguistic patterns

Genetic epidemiology: segregation and linkage analysis  in multifactorial genetical diseases