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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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Extending Sleep Improves Sleep and Stress Measures With Limited Microbiome Shift
Tartar, J. L., Valls, A., Totev, M., Mendoza, M. B., Lopez, J. V. & Smith, R. P., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Sleep Research. e70321.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The chromosomal genome sequence of the common sea fan, Gorgonia ventalina (Linnaeus, 1758) (Malacalcyonacea: Gorgoniidae)
Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life Core Informatics Team, EBI Aquatic Symbiosis Genomics Data Portal Team, Aquatic Symbiosis Genomics Project Leadership, Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life Management, Samples and Laboratory Team & Wellcome Sanger Institute Scientific Operations: Sequencing Operations, 2026, In: Wellcome Open Research. 11, 14.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The chromosomal genome sequence of the lettuce sea slug, Elysia crispata (Mörch, 1863) (Plakobranchidae) and its associated microbial metagenome sequences
Middlebrooks, M., Lopez, J. V., Curtis, N., Krug, P. J., Pettingill, J., Pruzinsky, N., Oatley, G., Sinclair, E., Aunin, E., Gettle, N., Santos, C., Paulini, M., Niu, H., McKenna, V. & O’Brien, R., Feb 23 2026, Wellcome Trust, p. 148, (Wellcome Open Research).Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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The genome sequence of the photosymbiotic ascidian, Trididemnum nubilum Kott, 1980 and its cyanobacterial symbionts
Hirose, E., Lopez, J. V., Oatley, G., Sinclair, E., Aunin, E., Gettle, N., Santos, C., Paulini, M., Niu, H., McKenna, V. & O’Brien, R., Feb 20 2026, Wellcome Trust, p. 138, (Wellcome Open Research).Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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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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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
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Collaborative Research: Investigations into microbially mediated ecological diversification in sponges
Easson, C. G. (PI) & Lopez, J. V. (CoPI)
8/1/18 → 4/30/19
Project: Research project
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Collaborative Research: Investigations into microbially mediated ecological diversification in sponges
Easson, C. G. (PI) & Lopez, J. V. (CoPI)
8/1/18 → 4/30/19
Project: Research project
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DEEPEND [Deep Pelagic Nekton Dynamics of the Gulf of Mexico]
Sutton, T. (PI), Milligan, R. (Research assistant), Cook, A. (CoPI), Boswell, K. M. (PI), Bracken-Grissom, H. (PI), Judkins, H. (PI), DeRada, S. (PI), English, D. (PI), Eytan, R. (PI), Hu, C. (PI), Johnston, M. W. (PI), Lembke, C. (PI), Lopez, J. V. (PI), Moore, J. (PI), Nizinski, M. (PI), Penta, B. (PI), Romero, I. C. (PI), Rooker, J. R. (PI), Shivji, M. S. (PI), Vecchione, M. (PI), Wells, D. (PI), Youngbluth, M. (PI), Fenolio, D. (PI) & Frank, T. (PI)
8/1/15 → 8/1/18
Project: Research project
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Collaborative Research: AToL: PorToL - The Porifera Tree of Life Project
Lopez, J. V. (PI)
10/1/08 → 9/30/14
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/
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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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NOVA Southeastern University Researchers Release New Data on Science and Technology (The chromosomal genome sequence of the photosymbiotic ascidian, Trididemnum clinides Kott, 1977 and its associated microbial metagenome sequences [version 2; ...)
10/22/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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NSU researches warn about coral bleaching off the coast of South Florida
10/21/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Findings in Science and Technology Reported from NOVA Southeastern University (The chromosomal genome sequence of the giant barrel sponge, Xestospongia muta Schmidt 1870 and its associated microbial metagenome sequences [version 2; peer review: ...)
10/17/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Heat-hardy corals turn white off Broward. Bleaching 'rare' and 'concerning'
10/16/25
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research