About our Research
For decades, geomicrobiologists have used lipid compounds preserved in rock and sediment to make predictions about early life and the conditions on ancient Earth. We study these molecular biomarkers in modern organisms to refine our interpretations of the microbial fossil record.
About our Lab Community
We are an interdisciplinary lab, and our research benefits from having a team of scientists with diverse backgrounds (racial, gender, ethnicity, sexual-orientation, country of origin, etc.). We believe in nontraditional paths to careers in STEM, recognize structural inequity in academia, and actively support Black Lives Matter.
Contact
Welander Laboratory
Green Earth Sciences Building
367 Panama St., Room 201
Stanford, CA 94305-4216
Email: welander@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7341
Fax: (650) 723-5099
News

Navigating the Academic Path as a First-Gen Latina Scientist

Q&A: What does it mean to be Latinx in the geosciences?

Overlooked process in bacteria may shed light on ancient environments

Microbes help solve a central mystery of ancient ocean temperatures

Paula Welander, Emily Polk receive Excellence in Teaching Awards

A microbe's membrane helps it survive extreme environments

Bacterial discovery solves 20-year-old molecular paleontology mystery
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