Lab Values » Zhang Laboratory » College of Pharmacy

Our lab seeks to create a unique working environment by fostering interdisciplinary and translational collaboration.

Trainee in the Zhang lab will be exposed to research programs that demonstrate how to conduct interdisciplinary research at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, immunology, and translational medicine, while simultaneously building a track record of accomplishment through your research. Opportunities to develop professional skills such as scientific communication, grant writing, effective collaboration, project management, and lead research teams will be available as well. As a trainee, you are able to gain experience in different areas based on your career goals.

COMMUNITY

We see science as a ‘team sport’. Great science happens only when we – as a community can work together. This means we see each other as teammates instead of competitors. Collaboration between lab members is expected in the lab, this includes tag-team large experiments, practice presentations together and provide feedback, discuss research ideas with teammates, and celebrate each other’s success.

MENTORSHIP

Our lab aims to ensure the success of each lab member, both during their time in the lab and beyond. Mentorship is a dynamic relationship and alliance that offers learning and growth opportunities to both parties. Formal mentorship will look different for every lab member based on their personal and professional needs and will evolve as those needs change. Each year, we use Mentor-Mentee Matrix and Individual Development Plan to provide feedback to both mentees and mentors. We also recognize that everyone needs more than one mentor. Lab members are encouraged to develop a Mentoring Network Map and discuss with Dr. Zhang.