We believe that the success of our shared mission depends upon fostering a research environment with the highest quality science, outstanding training, diverse perspectives, consistent mentorship, and personal development. 

• We're all lifelong learners and at various stages in our journey to master this craft.  We will be supportive, understanding, and present for each other through the challenges and successes that personal and professional life bring.

• We prioritize personal health and wellbeing. All institutional and laboratory safety practices are followed. We seek a healthy work-life balance that can sustain a creative, productive, and enjoyable career. 

• Science is, by nature, more creative and engaging when collaborative and inclusive.  Sharing ideas, experiences, results, mistakes, and constructive feedback improves everyone's level of science. 

• We respect everyone's unique background, perspective, thought process, and ideas.  We welcome everyone regardless of their beliefs, culture, race, gender, identity, socioeconomic status, or age. Everyone is welcome to join the excitement of scientific research! 

• The best measure of accomplishment for the laboratory is the happiness and success of trainees. There are so many wonderful opportunities and career paths extending from our laboratory research, and everyone will be fully supported and encouraged to follow their aspirations.