In today’s world, the research endeavor requires more than just “good science,” it requires strong lab leaders and lab members who are able to collaborate at the highest levels for team science.  Scientists must—to the best of their abilities—successfully navigate the pitfalls and problems that are inherent in team settings.

The leadership program will provide scientific leaders meaningful, tailored curriculum designed to support ethical laboratory and scientific practices, to improve cultural awareness, and to be able to lead effectively lab members. The professional development program will provide members of their laboratories with skills to help them achieve productive careers within a complex, competitive, and challenging research environment. 

This leadership/professional development program is integrated with responsible conduct of research training as how scientists interact with others and how they conduct research are intertwined with their core professional values.  All three areas must be addressed to prepare researchers of all backgrounds and levels of responsibility to be better able to work effectively with diverse others to achieve the highest standards of scientific rigor, reproducibility, and integrity.