Sagonas Lab

Evolutionary Zoology Group

of Reptiles and Amphibians

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Biology

Welcome

to Sagonas Lab!

Our research group at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki studies local adaptation and the evolutionary and adaptive responses of animals, particularly reptiles and amphibians, to novel or island environments. We explore how species adjust to environmental challenges in both natural and human-disturbed habitats by integrating the fields of evolutionary and conservation biology, eco-physiology, and (epi-)genomics.

A key focus of our work is understanding how island life influences reptilian ecology and physiology, shedding light on the mechanisms driving adaptation in isolated environments.

The lab's most recent research projects focus on: (i) predicting and better understanding species' and populations' capacity to adapt to anthropogenic disturbances, as well as identifying the traits that facilitate animal survival and persistence in urban environments; and (ii) investigating the venomics and antivenomics of Greek vipers, exploring the adaptive changes in venom composition and analyzing the drivers behind the evolution of their venom.

Who we are

If you're interested in our projects and would like to join our team, feel free to contact us to explore potential opportunities and available positions in our lab or with our research partners.

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