Our Mission

Small molecules play a central role in almost every aspect of our lives, from nutrients in food to drugs to treat infectious diseases. The Laboratory for Molecular Diversity aims to increase our understanding of the chemistry of the natural world through study and classification of the chemical diversity found in nature, and examination of the biological roles that these molecules play in ecological and healthcare applications.

What We Do

The Laboratory for Molecular Diversity blends analytical chemistry, high-throughput screening, and informatics and data science to investigate the structures and biological properties of naturally occurring compounds. Using a combination of mass spectrometry-based metabolomics, laboratory automation, image-based screening, and new software and database development, our team is advancing technologies for understanding the scope and scale of chemistry from Nature, and developing strategies to apply this chemical diversity to problems in human health.

Who We Are

The LMD is led by Professor Roger Linington in the Department of Chemistry at Simon Fraser University. Our international team of researchers includes graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and staff scientists with expertise in environmental microbiology, analytical and organic chemistry, high-throughput screening, data science, and database and software development. You can meet the team on the People page