We are cognizant of how unique and special our time together is. We aim to foster and promote an inclusive, interdisciplinary lab environment that provides holistic scientific training in the conduct of research and its dissemination, and that helps to develop future leaders.

We appreciate that each member of the lab has chosen to invest a significant portion of their lives, during a critical formative period, in building our community and furthering its mission. Acknowledging these contributions, we, individually and collectively, strive to provide the intellectual, emotional, and physical support needed for each individual to achieve their scientific, personal, and professional goals.

We recognize that systemic racism and inequities continue to limit the equitable participation and success of underrepresented groups in science and beyond. We believe our lab’s wellbeing—and that of the wider scientific community—depends on everyone’s contributions, and we are wholeheartedly committed to prioritizing inclusive practices.

We foster a sense of belonging through respect, kindness, consideration, compassion, honesty, fairness, and transparency; active listening and openness; self-education and reflection; and, crediting each individual for their work and ideas.

We empower others. As a lab, we study diseases that impact people around the world, collaborating extensively with local and global partners. We recognize each partner is an equal contributor and strongly believe that it is our responsibility to center their hopes and needs, and ensure that they derive equal or greater benefit from our joint activities. We are committed to enabling equitable engagement through active training, capacity creation, outreach, and dialogue.

Since 2014, we have organized and led in-person and virtual meetings and workshops around the world to train scientists in cutting-edge experimental and computational methods. With the Human Cell Atlas, we have also helped fund, design, and guide remote and hands-on single-cell genomics training workshops and four continents.

We practice active listening, allyship, compassion, and reflection, are committed to being active anti-racists, and engage equitably as thoughtful, ethical citizens whose work impacts global human health. Together, we grow and succeed in science and beyond.

We believe exceptional science is built through mentorship, collaboration, accountability, and care for one another. Our lab expectations are designed to foster an environment where individuals feel supported in their scientific, personal, and professional growth, while contributing thoughtfully and responsibly to the broader community.

By emphasizing open communication, equitable participation, scientific rigor, and mutual respect, we aim to create a culture where people are empowered to learn, lead, collaborate, and thrive together.