Welcome
The Veeramah Lab
About Us
Welcome to the homepage for the Veeramah Lab at Stony Brook University. Our primary focus is Evolutionary Genomics and Paleogenomics. We work on various species, ranging from humans and other non-human primates, through to Three-spined stickleback. We are particularly interested in analyzing genomic data from multiple time points to study evolution. Here you can find out about our latest research, who is working on what, access resources such as software and data and find out how you might join the lab.
Our lab can be found in the Life Sciences Building towards the south of the main Stony Brook University campus. The main campus is located in the historic north shore hamlet of Stony Brook near the geographic midpoint of Long Island. Penn Station on the island of Manhattan is a 90 minute train ride for those wanting to experience the bright lights of New York City. Long Island itself is home to 20 state parks for those interested in hiking, biking, skating, camping and picnicking, while fine white sand beaches are a feature of the island and are popular destinations for fishing, kayaking, surfing and scuba diving.
Sarah Vaccaro is URECA researcher of the month
Congratulations Sarah Vaccaro, who has been named the URECA Researcher of the Month for September. Read an interview with Sarah here.
Luiz Machado de Oliveira Junior joins the lab for a rotation
Welcome Luiz Machado de Oliveira Junior, who is a new student in the Genetics program and will do a rotation with us during the Fall 2021 semester. Luiz is interested in understanding how demographic and selective processes shape genetic variation in human populations. In the Veeramah Laboratory he will learn paleogenomic techniques that allow him to compare ancient and modern populations.
OUR LAB MISSION
RESEARCH
Conduct population genomics research that expands our understanding of the world, fills in significant gaps in scientific knowledge and provides novel solutions to important problems.
COMMUNICATION
Make our research accessible to the general public by communicating it effectively.
TRAINING
Use our research as a framework to train/mentor/advise members of the SBU community on scientific methods.