the SNAIL lab

Socioecological Needs Across Infection Landscapes

The SNAIL lab is led by Dr. Naima Starkloff. She is a biologist interested in ecological interactions, disease, and human well-being. The SNAIL lab uses ecological knowledge to tackle questions of public health importance in human modified landscapes. Ultimately, the goal is to provide insights into intervention methodologies that provide relief to biological and human communities.

Core values of the SNAIL lab

  1. Research should be a thorough, rigorous, honest, creative, and at least occasionally an enjoyable process. It is good to remember that it is indeed a process, which means it can have ups and downs. That is normal. It can help to talk about it.
  2. Our lab is a community. A little bit of generosity, curiosity and care goes a long way. Good communication is an essential skill as a scientist and a human.
  3. We are all human. We make mistakes and we have hard days. That is okay. It is critical to learn from our mistakes, and it is admirable to do so with grace. It is healthy to communicate your needs and boundaries.
  4. We all come to this lab from different places and experiences. Our differences make us stronger! Again, a little bit of generosity, curiosity and care goes a long way. I am here to advocate for your needs and listen to your concerns.
  5. All research methods and lab activities will be designed to center equity and justice.