MoBEES

MoBEES

"MoBEES" is a facility for Molecular studies in Biodiversity, Ecology and Environmental Sciences. MoBEES was jointly established by Greg Thorn, Bryan Neff, Graham Thompson, Beth MacDougall-Shackleton and Sashko Damjanovski through initial funding from The Canadian Foundation for Innovation and Ontario Innovation Trust. Since this beginning, MoBEES has evolved and been periodically rejuvenated with funds from NSERC's Research Tools and Infrastructure program as well as from Western's own Faculty of Science and Department of Biology.

Mission Statement:

MoBEES mission is to provide a critical service to Biology researchers who incorporate molecular biology tools and techniques in their evolutionary, ecological and environmental research. Our goal is to train students with new technologies and tools that last a lifetime and that lay a strong foundation for future careers in academic research.

MoBEES core-values are to:

  • provide instrumentation, support and training in various aspects of molecular biology
  • foster teamwork, collaboration and sharing of knowledge
  • build an inclusive community
  • have respect and social commitment
  • use ethical behaviour, transparency and fairness in all of our dealings
  • strive for quality and excellence throughout our activities and through delivery of our services
Diversity Statement:

MoBEES lab is committed to provide a working and learning environment that allows for full and free participation of all members of the community. As a collaborative and open-concept research space, MoBEES is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment that is welcoming of individuals who self-identify with any of the federally designated groups that are most prone to discrimination, including women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2+ community, and members of racialized groups.

All members of the MoBEES lab community – researchers, students, volunteers and employees – share a common responsibility to provide and maintain an environment free of discrimination and harassment, which is demonstrated daily through their leadership, statements, and actions. MoBEES research lab strives to break down barriers to participation; to recognize the value of a variety of opinions, backgrounds and experiences from the broader community; and to strengthen the field of Molecular Biology.