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#PhycologyWithoutApology has arrived in Syracuse! The Reich 'PhycoSymbiosis' Lab joined the Department of Environmental Biology at the State University of New York (SUNY)'s College of Environmental Science & Forestry (ESF) in January 2024. Overview of ESF's unique symbiosis with Syracuse University. |
We study how environmental conditions sway partner crosstalk within microalgal symbioses and the cascading ecological consequences. Within this framework, we are interested in how biogeochemistry and cellular communication mediate organismal physiology. We investigate these interactions via a blend of fieldwork, experimentation with lab cultures, physiological and molecular techniques. Our work spans marine and freshwater systems. Some symbioses we are currently exploring include coral-dinoflagellate mutualisms, phytoplankton-bacteria symbiosis, and freshwater sponge holobionts
Prospective lab members – please check out the Join Us page for opportunities.
Disclaimer: the earlier evolution of this website is (inadvertently) largely dominated by images of macro-organisms associated with tropical coral reef systems. The assortment of images will more accurately reflect our diversity of interests as we accumulate images of micro-organisms from other systems.
Disclaimer: the earlier evolution of this website is (inadvertently) largely dominated by images of macro-organisms associated with tropical coral reef systems. The assortment of images will more accurately reflect our diversity of interests as we accumulate images of micro-organisms from other systems.
