The Davey Lab

Our research focuses on the gut bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila, a fascinating member of the human microbiota. 

Welcome!

Akkermansia is a common inhabitant of the human intestinal microbiome. It colonizes the mucus layer, where it forages on host glycans and contributes to the health of its host. We are using genetic techniques to investigate factors that influence colonization by diverse Akkermansia strains and their impact on host health.

Thank you to our funding sources!

Territory Acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples on whose traditional territory the university stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.