Mission and values

The mission of the lab is to practice curiosity-driven research, to discover scientific truths large and small, and to train the next generation of scientists. Our priorities are to create a welcoming, diverse and inclusive environment, where everyone "pays it forward" by honoring those who gave us the opportunity to practice science (here's looking at you parents, mentors, teachers, those who pay the bills), and to do what we do in a manner that is respectful of our differences, and built on shared values of collegiality, generosity of spirit, and humility. Respectful debate is the bread and butter of science, and while we do welcome a good debate, we insist on the respectful part, and we take joy in the practice of team science, where we all are equal partners in the search for scientific truths.