Our Impact
We have authored almost 100 peer-reviewed research publications in leading scientific journals, one nature guide, and several technical reports that influenced scientists and the general public about the role of the genome in nature, evolution and conservation
Our projects are transdisciplinary, collaborative, and at the interface of multiple levels of government (First Nations, Provincial and Federal) and NGO partners. We prioritize communication of our science to the public, through outreach, presentations, and activities.
Our research tests evolutionary predictions in natural populations, considerably developing the field of evolutionary and ecological functional genomics. The role of the gene in natural selection has been a point of longterm
debate and our contributions have taken novel experimental approaches to tackle this problem.
Collectively, our research program outcomes translate into impactful findings of a fundamental nature that also contribute to conservation, policy and public awaremess. By continuing to capitalize on ground breaking advances in ecological genomics, our research engages and challenges students to explore novel and transformative concepts at the forefront of the evolutionary biology while they develop as productive scientists that can communicate effectively to the general public.
Code of Conduct
The Rogers Lab engages in highly collaborative, transdisciplinary research in the biological sciences. We use a combination of discovery-based, applied and experimental approaches to learn about natural history, ecology, evolution and conservation with an ultimate goal of contributing knowledge towards planetary wellbeing. To achieve our goals, we are committed to learning about the UNDRIP and acknowledge the First Nations territories wherever our research takes us. We are committed to learning the Truth about the history of oppression for First Nations and Indigenous communities where we live and study. We support the 94 Calls to Action in the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation report.
We openly welcome all students and researchers and are dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive working environment regardless of background [gender, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, abilities, religion, nationality, immigration status, parenthood status, age or socio-economic background]. We believe science is best served by drawing on the range of insights that can only be generated by diverse backgrounds and individual experiences. We acknowledge that there are barriers in science, field work and postsecondary institutions for equity deserving groups, and through our education and actions we are dedicated to fostering transformational change within the research ecosystem at Canadian post-secondary institutions, including taking a stand against all forms of discrimination.
We promote wellness and look out for one another. Together, we stive to build a future research and learning community where all thrive.
[v1 Rogers Lab Code of Conduct November 2021, with support from the Taylor Institute @UCalgary, v2 Rogers Lab April 2022, v3 Rogers Lab 2024]
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge and pay tribute to the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
The University of Calgary is situated on a site traditionally known as “Moh’kins’tsis” to the Blackfoot, Wîchîspa to the Stoney Nakoda, and Guts’ists’i to the Tsuut’ina, land Northwest of where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. On this land and in this place we strive to learn together, walk together, and grow together “in a good way.”
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