Nurturing Undergraduate Researchers in Biomedical Sciences.

Jiefu Li, Liqun Luo
Author Information
  1. Jiefu Li: Department of Biology, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
  2. Liqun Luo: Department of Biology, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. Electronic address: lluo@stanford.edu.

Abstract

Undergraduate researchers are the next-generation scientists. Here, we call for more attention from our community to the proper training of undergraduates in biomedical research laboratories. By dissecting common pitfalls, we suggest how to better mentor undergraduates and prepare them for flourishing careers.

Grants

  1. R01 DC005982/NIDCD NIH HHS
  2. R01 NS050835/NINDS NIH HHS
  3. R01 NS104698/NINDS NIH HHS
  4. /Howard Hughes Medical Institute

MeSH Term

Biomedical Research
Communication
Mentoring
Mentors
Research Personnel

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