Venturini Lab

At the Venturini Lab, we use molecular and bioinformatics methods to understand how anthropogenic pressures impact soil microbial communities and their ecosystem services. Our work is especially focused on tropical environments — particularly the Amazon — and on the consequences of land-use change, but we are interested in a broad range of soil-related questions and environments.

Our research explores:

• Microbial roles in greenhouse gas cycling
• The interplay between soil and human health
• Microbial potential for microplastic degradation
   

We believe that science thrives on collaboration. If you're interested in our work or looking for research opportunities, feel free to reach out: aventurini@american.edu

American University is launching an exciting new PhD program in Biomedical and Environmental Health Sciences: https://www.american.edu/cas/bio-chem-environment-phd

If you're interested in pursuing a Ph.D., Master's, or undergraduate research opportunity focused on environmental microbiology, microbial ecology, or soil health, I would d love to hear from you!

Contact me to learn more about current opportunities in the lab and how we can work together.