The Applied Microbial Genomics & Ecology (AMGE) group is located in the Bioproducts, Sciences, and Engineering Laboratory (BSEL) at Washington State University (WSU) Tri-Cities. AMGE's goal is to identify and characterize microbial enzymes that will advance industrial biofuel production, as well as enhance our understanding of microbial communities in particular environments.

Collaborations with scientists from renowned institutes such as the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), and the DOE Joint Genome Institute (JGI) and other renowned universities allow us to test hypotheses of extreme complexity.

The unique location of AMGE and its proximity to PNNL offers excellent training opportunities for students and postdoctoral fellows.