​Welcome to our group's webpage! Our research interests span a diversity of topics and we are always excited to explore new directions. We are particularly interested in developing a systems-biology understanding of the metabolism and regulatory networks of the bacterium Sinorhizobium meliloti during free-living growth and throughout its symbiosis with legumes. We are also interested in isolating and characterizing microbes capable of modifying plastic polymers, identifying and developing novel bio-inoculants for agriculture, and soil microbial communities. We employ an integrative approach involving the use of experimental techniques (e.g., molecular genetics, -omics approaches, adaptive laboratory evolution) and computational methods (e.g, phylogenetic, comparative genomics, whole genome assembly and annotation, constraint-based metabolic modelling). Longer term, we hope to leverage our knowledge for applied outcomes, such as improved rhizobium-legume symbioses, elite inoculants to support agricultural yields, and plastic bio-recycling technologies.

Please refer to the Research tab on the top right of this page to learn more about our different areas of research, and the Opportunities tab for current positions in the group.

​Department of Biology | Queen's University
116 Barrie Street | Kingston ON | K7L 3N6 | Canada
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​Email: ​george.dicenzo [at] queensu.ca
Phone: +1 (613) 533-6000 ext. 78529