The WiSE Giving Circle was developed to strengthen WVU’s commitment to institutional change as a companion to the federal ADVANCE Grant whose purpose is “Increasing the Participation and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers”.
Zhaxybayeva’s lab focuses its research on addressing questions in the area of microbial evolution using genomic and metagenomic data. Graduate and undergraduate positions are available in the lab.
Wei’s research lab is interested in the functions of extracellular metalloproteinases (proteases that require metal ions for their activities), including disintegrin metalloproteinases (ADAMs) and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). Wei is seeking highly motivated postdocs, graduate and undergrad students to join the research group.