The WAMS Lab is housed in the Department of Biology at the University of British Columbia- Okanagan Campus in Kelowna, BC. The Okanagan is one of the most biodiverse regions of Canada.

Prospective graduate students: If you would like to write a fellowship application together (NSERC, CIHR, etc), please email Laura; informal inquiries welcome.

Program application information and deadlines are available here.

Prospective undergraduates: We welcome undergraduates interested in gaining research experience in fieldwork, microbiome analysis, and/or bioinformatics. Email Laura with a short introduction, a brief CV, and your transcript for January 2026 opportunities.

Prospective postdocs: If you would like to write a postdoc fellowship application together (NSERC, CIHR, etc), please email Laura; informal inquiries welcome.

Thanks for your interest!