The Burke Lab studies the genetic basis of adaptation using laboratory evolution experiments.
Our primary study organism is the brewer's yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Collins Medical Trust Grant
June 2019
The Burke Lab was awarded a seed grant to study the evolutionary genetics of aging in yeast!
Kieslana defends MS thesis!
June 2019
Kieslana successfully defended her thesis work on the consequences of cryopreservation in yeast. Congratulations Kies!
Andreea finishes honors thesis!
May 2019
Andreea defended her honors thesis, "Adaptation to long-term osmotic stress in Saccharomyces cerevisiae". Congratulations Andreea!
Mark gets an NSF Fellowship!
April 2019
Mark was awarded an NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship to support his work in the Burke Lab through 2021. Congratulations Mark!