dr. Moreno
I am an evolutionary biologist, writer and artist interested in the emergent properties of complex systems.
science
My primary scientific interest lies at the interface between molecular evolution and the emergence of complexity in biological systems.
selected publications
Is life the result of the laws of entropy?
New Scientist
How bacterial pathogens emerge
Scientific American
Molecular mechanisms and drivers of pathogen emergence
Trends in Microbiology
in the news
Dr. Moreno receives the Burroughs Wellcome Fund PATH award!
Many congrats to Dr. Moreno on being recognized with a 2022 Investigators in Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (PATH) award of BWF. The award supports accomplished
Our article made the cover of American Scientist
Dr. Moreno discusses our research on the molecular mechanisms driving pathogen emergence and our current predictive abilities in order to effectively mitigate future pandemics.
Dr. Moreno is honored with the UCF Reach for the Stars award!
The award recognizes early career professionals with highly successful research and creative activity with national and international impact. Many congrats!