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Returning to the lab safely

August 18, 2021

DEAR LABBY: I am a fourth-year graduate student in cell biology. Our laboratory is about to be able to open…

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How to become an advocate for science and your institution

June 11, 2021
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Dear Labby, I work at a minority serving institution (MSI). As a faculty member I am committed to educating my…

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Finding mentors for careers outside academia

May 20, 2021

Dear Labby, I am a senior grad student thinking about the next step in a career that will engage my…

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Caught in a Conflict between Labs

April 5, 2021
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Dear Labby, I’ve recently moved to a second postdoc after a couple of pretty successful years that have led to…

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Staying productive when the pandemic stalls your research

January 22, 2021
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Dear Labby, I started my third year in graduate school this fall, and I am starting to get desperate and…

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Making the most of a virtual meeting

November 23, 2020
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Dear Labby, I am going to present my undergraduate research at this year’s ASCB|EMBO meeting, Cell Bio Virtual 2020. I…

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Balancing childcare and career in the age of COVID

September 15, 2020
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Dear Labby, Thank you for your very helpful advice on how to navigate the complicated scheduling required to do bench…

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While we await the new normal…

July 7, 2020
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Dear Labby, I am a sixth-year graduate student whose research was suddenly stopped by closure of the university due to…

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Really, your congressperson will listen to you

May 18, 2020
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Dear Labby, I’m concerned about funding for basic science and I care about science policy issues that affect cell biology…

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Coping with the stress of having too much to do

February 24, 2020
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Dear Labby, I am not sure this is appropriate to ask here, but I don’t know where else to ask.…

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