We strive to do science that moves the scientific community forward, especially on topics that are understudied but have the potential for large impacts. We are especially interested in targeting aspects of microbiology where new scientific knowledge can lead to improved treatments or diagnostics for human health.
In science it's the process, not just the outcome, that matters. This is especially important in the life sciences, where experimental data tends to be noisy and established mathematical and computational approaches are few. Our lab's focus on quantitative approaches means that we place particular emphasis on rigorous experimental and computational methods. For example, we prioritize replication and throughput in our experiments, and careful mathematical definitions and statistical analyses in computational work.
We believe that different perspectives promote more innovative ideas and approaches. Our group comes from many different personal backgrounds (such as different countries) as well as different scientific backgrounds (including physics, microbiology, ecology and evolution, mathematics, and biochemistry). We are always eager to work with people who bring new perspectives, questions, and systems.
We believe in maintaining a supportive work environment for anyone who wants to contribute to our scientific goals. We greatly value a positive work culture where we support each other in our scientific, educational, and professional goals regardless of our personal identities or background.
