# Joining AWG: Research Interests in Hot Spring Metagenomics

**URL:** <https://awg.osdr.space/t/joining-awg-research-interests-in-hot-spring-metagenomics/4059>\
**Category:** AWG Discussions\
**Tags:** metagenomics, microbial-ecology, molecular-biology, intro\
**Created:** [April 14, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/joining-awg-research-interests-in-hot-spring-metagenomics/4059 "2026-04-14T15:16:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![priti\_biotech](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/priti_biotech/32/3815_2.png) [@priti\_biotech](https://awg.osdr.space/u/priti_biotech)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/joining-awg-research-interests-in-hot-spring-metagenomics/4059/1 "2026-04-14T15:16:44Z")

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Hi everyone,

I am Priti, a Biotechnology researcher from India. I am delighted to join the Microbes and Multi-Omics AWGs.

My current work focuses on the **metagenomics of hot spring environments** , specifically studying **microbial diversity and molecular stability**. I am keen to explore integrative omics approaches and look forward to learning from this esteemed community.

Looking forward to the upcoming office hours!

Best regards,

Priti

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**Author:** ![rtscott2001](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/rtscott2001/32/5_2.png) [@rtscott2001](https://awg.osdr.space/u/rtscott2001)\
**Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/joining-awg-research-interests-in-hot-spring-metagenomics/4059/2 "2026-04-14T17:54:12Z")

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Great Priti! Welcome, make sure to join the [@MicrobesAWG](https://awg.osdr.space/groups/microbesawg) - which meets first Wednesday of the month, and their leadership @daniela.bezdan & @jaume.puig

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**Author:** ![priti\_biotech](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/awg.osdr.space/priti_biotech/32/3815_2.png) [@priti\_biotech](https://awg.osdr.space/u/priti_biotech)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 2:00am UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/joining-awg-research-interests-in-hot-spring-metagenomics/4059/3 "2026-04-15T02:00:29Z")

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Thank you so much, Ryan! I am honored to be part of this community. I’ll make sure to follow the MicrobesAWG updates and look forward to learning from the leadership of @daniela.bezdan and @jaume.puig. Excited for the upcoming sessions!

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**Author:** ![vit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/65b543/32.png) [@vit](https://awg.osdr.space/u/vit)\
**Post date:** [April 29, 2026, 7:03pm UTC](https://awg.osdr.space/t/joining-awg-research-interests-in-hot-spring-metagenomics/4059/4 "2026-04-29T19:03:47Z")

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Exciting research area! I have been wondering for a while now, does OSDR contain any longitudinal data involving extremophiles - to check for their adaptation?

(inspired by this subgroup’s discussions [Space Adaptation and Evolution project](https://awg.osdr.space/t/space-adaptation-and-evolution-project/409) )