​Welcome to the Willis Glycobiology Lab

Kristi Baker, Lisa Willis, Sue Tsai, and Paul LaPointe were awarded one of the Game Changer awards from the Alberta Cancer Foundation!

We are performing ground-breaking research in glycoscience, with a focus on the immune system in health and disease, at the University of Alberta. If you are hard-working and passionate about science, consider joining our team. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Note: Thanks everyone for your interest in the lab! The advertised position is now filled. All spots for undergraduate trainees for the 2025 – 2026 school year are currently full. If you are interested in summer 2026 or the 2026-2027 school year, please reach out by the first week of January.

Things to include in your email: what you know about my lab and why you want to work in my lab specifically. Please attach your CV and unofficial transcript (note that grades are not the primary driver behind choosing a student).

Check out the new lab space! It is beautiful!