Below is an outline of lab values developed by the lab and Dr. Hayne (updated summer 2024).

• Honesty & Integrity – All research must be conducted in accordance with the highest standards of research integrity, this includes how we conduct, analyze, record, share, and manage our research, data, and research databases. Research and academic misconduct will not be tolerated. We also uphold honesty as a value in other aspects of our community and culture, including in communication.
• Safety – Research should always be conducted in a manner that prioritizes the safety of the researcher, others, and our environment. Proper lab PPE, engineering controls and chemical disposal should be followed always. Do not use chemicals or equipment you haven’t been trained to use without fully consulting safety manuals (including chemical MSDS sheets). If you see someone doing something unsafe, please say something.
• Respect – Everyone has unique life experiences and scientific backgrounds and brings something special to our lab community. Everyone should treat everyone in our scientific community with respect.
• Communication – We value open and respectful communication. Conflict within teams and communities happens. Frequently, conflicts arise because of gaps in communication and little things can build up over time. Strive to resolve conflicts as they happen by respectfully discussing issues as they arise, being careful to listen to each other.
• Growth & Accountability – As an academic lab, we have the privilege of pursuing exciting basic research to understand human biology and disease. We should all strive to be intrinsically motivated to learn more about our research area(s), the techniques we use, the experiences and expertise of others, and grow towards our individual and collective goals. Mistakes happen, be accountable and learn from them, when they occur. Take the initiative to ensure your work get completed, especially ensuring your progress doesn’t hold back others (i.e. chores). Do your best to recognize that “we do not know what we do not know” and educate ourselves accordingly and apologize and learn from mistakes.
• Lab Citizenship – Be a good lab member with a team player mindset. This includes, but is not limited to: respecting your colleagues, engaging in respectful scientific discussions and debates, keeping the lab tidy and stocked, have the initiative to ensure your lab chores are completed. Help with extra chores or help colleagues when you have time, and generally making the lab a great place to be and do excellent science.
• Community & Belonging – Be there for one another and contribute to a supportive and inclusive environment. Science can be challenging and we should support one another on our journeys towards our individual long-term goals. Support your lab-mates, read their drafts, talk about science, advocate for them when you can, and be present. An important part of community is interaction and communication, therefore, it is generally expected that our working hours will overlap from 10am-3pm, regardless of our other chosen working hours. These are also common hours for seminars, meetings, and overlap with other scientists and staff.
• Excellence: Commit to upholding high standards for ourselves and how we perform science (including rigor and reproducibility). Work to continuously improve as individuals and a team, while also maintaining curiosity and innovation in our approaches to science. Aim for our work to make an impact.

• Individualized mentoring – I will do my best to tailor my mentoring to the goals and needs of each of my trainees. I also acknowledge that it’s unlikely I can fulfill all the mentorship needs for each trainee, so I encourage and support my mentees in connecting with additional mentors and will recommend resources and networks. I expect mentees to also take initiative and communicate about needs as they arise.
• Advocacy – I am here to be your mentor, coach, cheerleader, and advocate. I selected/invited/accepted you to be a member of the lab because I believe in you and will do my best to support your career development, growth as a scientist, and personhood. I expect you will be accountable for your work and to grow in your time in the lab, so that I can be your best advocate.
• Time – I am committed to ensuring we have time to discuss your research and progress towards professional goals. I have an open-door policy, but know things can get busy. Therefore, I will set aside time for weekly meetings with each trainee and commit to returning drafts in a timely manner. In parallel, I expect you will respect my time and give me ample time to give you feedback on drafts so you can benefit from my feedback and support.
• I will make mistakes (and so will you). I will do my best to rectify my mistakes and work to ensure I do not make the same mistake again, and expect you will do the same.