I am curious about how plants and fungi co-evolve.

I started out in plant genetics and later moved to studying their pathogens. Seeing both sides shaped how I think about adaptation and genome dynamics.

My work brings together genetics, evolution, and genomics to understand how organisms change under selection. I care about clear thinking, good science, and building a lab where people feel supported and excited to explore new ideas.

I also enjoy spending time out in the field. It keeps the science grounded and reminds me why these questions matter.

Contact:

cristina.barragan@phytomed.uni-kiel.de 

Tel.  +49 (0) 431 880 4861

Institute for Phytopathology, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel

Ludewig-Meyn-Straße 9 · 24118 Kiel · Germany