Values

All people should be listened to and treated with dignity and respect.

All animals should be treated humanely in ways that minimize discomfort and maximize replacement, reduction and refinement (the “3 Rs” of ethical animal research).

Our goal as scientists is to rigorously test hypotheses and provide evidence for how the natural world really works, not to generate results that support our hypotheses.

Alternative hypotheses should be formed wherever possible.

Collaboration improves scientific quality and enriches the research experience.

Diversity among those doing science enhances the perspective, creativity and overall progress of research at all levels.

Ideal working hours will vary within and among individuals. Lab members are encouraged to work whenever is best for them.

Maintaining an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and free of unconscious biases requires regular self-reflection.

The results of our work should be shared as broadly and as accessibly as possible with members of both scientific and non-scientific communities.

There is usually more than one way to do something well.