Our work examines how fungi react and adapt to global climate change, so we can gauge the consequences for ecosystems and address key questions in microbial ecosystem ecology and microbial evolution. Above all, we aim to generate knowledge that helps society prepare for and lessen the effects of global warming, while also tackling enduring questions about microbial ecology and how ecosystem processes shape biogeochemical cycles. We are part of the Department of Biology at New Mexico State University.
Lab news
Fall 2023 updates - We are recruiting PhD students to join the lab; see the People tab for details. - We are also hiring two Research Assistants: https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/research-asst-inter-las-cruces-new-mexico-united-states-fe309afc-6616-4d70-978f-924fa28ea44b - A warm welcome to Maya, Karim, Meghan, and Caleb, who joined the lab in Fall 2023. Summer 2023 updates - Welcome to Caleb and Harrison, who are working in the lab over the summer. - Congratulations to Jessica on earning her Bachelor's Degree in Biology. - Best wishes to Andrea in her new role! She will be missed. And welcome to Jessica, who will serve as our lab manager this summer. Spring 2023 updates - Well done to Sarah, Emily, and Shad for presenting a poster, and to Daniela for giving a talk, at the Biosymposium 2023. - Congratulations to Daniela for winning best talk at the URCAS (Undergraduate Research and Creative Arts Symposium) at NMSU! - Congratulations to Sarah and Emily for winning the Jornada LTER GRFP. - Well done to Marcos, Abril, and Shad for presenting posters at URCAS and the Biosymposium 2023. - Congratulations to Sarah for taking 2nd place in the 5-minute thesis competition at Research and Creativity week 2023!
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does the Fungilover Lab investigate?
The lab studies how fungi react and adapt to global climate change, aiming to gauge ecosystem impacts and to address questions in microbial ecosystem ecology and microbial evolution.
Where is the lab located?
The lab is housed in the Department of Biology at New Mexico State University.
Who heads the lab?
The lab is directed by P.I. Adriana L. Romero-Olivares.
Is the lab hiring students or research assistants?
Yes. According to the lab news, the lab is seeking PhD students to join and is also hiring two Research Assistants. Check the People tab and the linked NMSU careers posting for further details.
How can I find out more about the lab's research and publications?
Visit the Research and Publications tabs in the main navigation to browse the lab's research themes and published work.
Fungi play a central role in soil health, nutrient cycling, and the way ecosystems respond to a changing climate. Our research combines field and laboratory approaches to understand these processes and to share what we learn with students and the broader scientific community. Explore the Research and Publications pages to see current projects and findings.