Burton Lab

at 


Cornell University


Welcome

We are interested in studying how small proteins regulate bacterial stress responses in E. coli and B. subtilis. 

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Learn more about us!

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Interested in small proteins or how bacteria regulate their responses to stress? 

Burton Lab Philosophy Statement

The following statements outline our commitment to maintaining our group's values, and we actively encourage open dialogue to tackle any emerging concerns. This image is dynamic and will be regularly updated to incorporate the diverse viewpoints of all members in our group.

In this lab is in italics at the top. We believe is right below. Going from left to right it reads science is real underneath a microscope, love is love under a progress pride flag heart, Black Lives Matter under 3 fists of different brown shades, diversity fuels innovation under a bust image of diverse people, Womens rights are human rights under the symbol for women with a fist, immigrants are welcome under a cartoon image of the Statue of Liberty, disabilities deserve accessibility under a group of people with varying disabilities, and bacilli are cool under a cartoon image of bacteria that are rod shaped and colored pink and purple.

Graphic inspired by Sammy Katta. Made with Adobe Creative Cloud. Take your own pledge here: https://sammykatta.com/diversity

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