We are a research group at UC Irvine studying the ecology and evolution of symbioses between hosts (especially bees) and microbes. The group is part of the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and the UCI Microbiome Center. Our mission:
- To discover how microbiomes work and why they change, and to use that knowledge to further insect conservation.
- To build an intellectually vibrant, curious, collaborative group of scientists, fueled by baked goods.
- To encourage the general public to appreciate and help protect insect biodiversity.
To a person attuned to smaller creatures, there is no corner of nature not full of excitement, not rich in unsolved problems. – Howard Ensign Evans
Contact:
hammert@uci.edu
(949) 824-6006
341 Steinhaus Hall, Irvine, CA, 92697-2525