Nurturing Undergraduate Researchers in Biomedical Sciences

Jiefu Li; Liqun Luo

doi:10.1016/j.cell.2020.05.008

Nurturing Undergraduate Researchers in Biomedical Sciences

Cell. 2020 Jul 9;182(1):1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.05.008.

Authors

Jiefu Li¹, Liqun Luo²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Biology, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
² Department of Biology, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. Electronic address: lluo@stanford.edu.

PMID: 32649872
DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.05.008

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.

Publication types

Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

Biomedical Research / education*
Communication
Mentoring
Mentors
Research Personnel*

Abstract

Publication types

MeSH terms

Grants and funding