Vanderbilt Advanced Therapeutics Laboratory

Our lab’s research philosophy is that a more diverse team provides different perspectives that contribute in meaningful and unique ways to complex, inter-disciplinary biomedical research projects. We make an effort to compose our team of trainees from a broad range of identities (including but not limited to racial, ethnic, national origin, disability status, gender, and sexual orientation) and educational backgrounds. Every voice has an opportunity to be respected and heard, and we are committed to fighting against discrimination and harassment. We especially seek to provide STEM research and other personal development opportunities for members from marginalized or underrepresented communities. We consider STEM outreach and diversity, equity, and inclusion work, in addition to junior scientist mentorship, to be valuable and enriching experiences that enhance the impact that we have as a lab. We provide a supportive environment that helps those with a diversity of backgrounds and life/career plans to reach their goals, while driving toward the common objective of improving human health.