Welcome to the Reed Lab

Diseases, such as obesity and diabetes, are due to highly complex interactions between thousands of genetic loci and environmental effects including lifestyle. These effects are transmitted through a network of physiological interactions about which we have a limited understanding. We can, however, gain understanding of these effects using the model organism Drosophila (fruit fly), which shares much of its biology with humans conserved from our common evolutionary ancestor. The Reed Lab research uses genomic, metabolomic, computational, and experimental tools in Drosophila to understand the genetic, evolutionary, and physiological bases for the interaction effects between an organism's genome and the environment. We have a special focus on metabolic traits, such as novel detoxification mechanisms, and diseases like obesity.

Reed Lab Info

For Reed Lab members, check out the ​lab meeting schedule for this semester to find the paper of the week and details on snack duty.

​Don't forget about the list of helpful links when you are conducting statistical analyses, creating your presentations, or looking for funding opportunities.  

Prospective Students

If you are interested in what we do here in the Reed Lab, check out our research and publications for more information.

Like what you see? If you are interested in joining our lab, check out this information on the application process for prospective PhD, Master's, and undergraduate students.

Other Projects

Interested in the Genomics Education Partnership? ​Learn more about providing exceptional Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences though genome annotation. Contact Laura Reed with questions, thoughts, or interest in joining.
Learn more about community efforts in the International  Drosophila Metabolomics Curation Consortium.
Dr. Reed also does outreach work with 7th grade biology students as the Tuscaloosa Magnet Middle School. We are always looking for undergraduate student volunteers.

The Reed Lab

Department of Biological Sciences
University of Alabama
Box 870344
300 Hackberry Ln
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

The Reed Lab is located on the second floor of the Science and Engineering Complex. 
Lab: SEC Room 2317
Office: SEC Room 2330