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Our lab is built on curiosity, collaboration, and a shared fascination with the hidden worlds of disease.

We’re a friendly, supportive, and collaborative team driven by curiosity and a shared passion for discovery. In the IDEAS Lab, hard work and high standards go hand in hand with having fun and enjoying the process of science.

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Our Lab’s Core Values

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    Hard Work

    We approach our research with dedication, persistence, and high standards, knowing that meaningful discoveries take time and effort. We support each other in doing rigorous, thoughtful work while maintaining balance and sustainability.

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    Ingenuity

    We value creativity, curiosity, and thinking beyond traditional boundaries. Whether in the field or the lab, we embrace new ideas and approaches to better understand complex systems and solve challenging problems.

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    Heart

    We lead with empathy, integrity, and a genuine care for one another and the communities our work impacts. Our lab is grounded in respect, mentorship, and a shared sense of purpose.

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Interested in joining IDEAS?

  • The IDEAS lab is always interested in working with passionate and curious scientists who want to make a difference in public health and disease ecology! If you are interested in joining the IDEAS lab as a student, post-doc, or research assistant, click on the link below.