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Well, it is Groundhog Day and another government shutdown. Luckily, word on the street is that this one should be brief. Even before I knew I was going to be furloughed tomorrow, I had already planned to take the day off work. I feel in desperate need of a break. Anyone with small kids…
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Four years ago today was my first day at the NIH. I still remember walking into my empty lab — thrilling, terrifying, and lonely! Each year, I like to look back and see how far I’ve come since that first day. Here are some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned along the way. 1.…
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I recently met with a mentee outside of my research group who asked me a question I hear often: how do you deal with rejection and negative feedback in science? It’s a great question, because learning to seek out and process critical feedback is essential for anyone who wants to succeed in this career.…