Welcome to the Denver Lab!  
We investigate the basic processes of life from diverse perspectives.  Research interests range from genome evolution to symbiosis dynamics to the intersections of scientific and Buddhist thinking.  Current projects focus on nematodes, their symbionts, and Bodhi trees. 

​Are you interested in joining us for graduate studies?
We are no longer considering applicants for the 2019-20 academic year.  Stay tuned for information about possible enrollment in Fall 2020.

Lab News
​​22 May 19 Sushovita Pal from Purbanchal University in Nepal will join the Denver Lab and the OSU IB graduate program as a PhD student in Fall 2019!

20 May 19 The Kheyntse Foundation, a Buddhist non-profit, awards an Ashoka Grant to our team to further advance the Bodhi Tree Project!

07 May 19 Sulochana leads publication of her first PhD chapter in Frontiers in Microbiology!  Her research provides new insights into the evolution of Wolbachia-nematode symbioses.  Check it out here.

04 Feb 19 Ian successfully defends his PhD!  Dr. Morelan is now off to begin a Research Associate position with the USDA in Davis, CA.  He will study the microbiomes associated with wine grapes :)