We study microbial population dynamics and evolution, using mathematical modelling and experiments.

We are based in the Institute of Ecology and Evolution. We are also affiliated with the Centre for Engineering Biology, the Centre for Adapting to Changing Environments, and the Edinburgh Infectious Diseases network.

Our research is funded by the Royal Society, the Wellcome Trust - University of Edinburgh Institutional Strategic Support Fund, and individual PhD scholarships.

News:

• Dec. 2024: PhD opportunity starting Oct. 2025 - applications now open!
• Oct. 2024: Welcome to new HPGH doctoral training programme students Trisha and Iris, who will be doing their first rotation projects with us
• June 2024: Welcome back to Katie Hardwick, who is re-joining the lab as a research technician this summer
• May 2024: New paper led by Lucy out now in PLoS Computational Biology!
• May 2024: Congratulations to Amy and Ellie for completing their Honours projects!
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