I'm Geoff Zahn, Assistant Professor of Genomic Data Science at William & Mary.

I lead the TIDAL Lab (Translational Insights into microbial Diversity, Assembly, & Linkages), where we focus on translational microbial ecology, utilizing microbiomes to enhance plant and ecosystem resilience. Our research encompasses:

• Microbial Ecology: Understanding microbial dispersal, assembly, and how they interact within ecosystems.
• Symbiosis: Exploring mutually beneficial relationships between hosts and their microbiomes.
• Conservation: Applying microbial insights to conserve and restore vital ecosystems.
• Global Change: Deciphering the roles of microbes in global biogeochemical cycles.