Indigenous scientist Dustin King’s new lab seeks natural ’carbon capture’ solutions

Dustin King, assistant professor, molecular biology & biochemistry - Biochemist Dustin King is weaving an Indigenous worldview into western science through his role in leading a new laboratory at Simon Fraser University. His father instilled in him a deep respect for nature from an early age, growing up in a remote northern community near Burns Lake, BC. King, who is half Ojibwe, combines this respect for nature with a passion for biochemistry, embodying Indigenous teachings of interconnectedness and sustainability in his work. -In our culture, we-re taught to think about the planet seven generations into the future. This means trying to live in a sustainable way that preserves the planet for our children,- he says. -This perspective influences what we study and how we apply our science - to try and live on this planet in a more sustainable way. King joined SFU in July 2022 as an assistant professor of molecular biology & biochemistry.