Science and engineering are at their very best when problem-solving teams combine diverse demographic, conceptual, and technical viewpoints.(1) Innovation originates from the integration of these diverse perspectives.(2-3) Subsections detailing our team values on Inclusion and Belonging, Equity and Outreach, Team Expectations, and Research Ethics are currently under development.

We are explorers charting a path through the unknown, with the goal of improving the lives of others. While exciting, we recognize the privilege and responsibility that society has placed on us to push the boundaries of knowledge to improve human health. We don’t take this lightly and sincerely appreciate the support from individuals, industrial partners, and federal agencies.

This framework is a living document and is continually a work in progress, which reflects us as researchers and individuals. This page was last updated on August 7^th, 2025.

References
1. Jewell CM, Miljković MD, Oakes RS. Transforming bioengineering with unbiased teams and tools. Nature Reviews Bioengineering. 2023 Aug;1(8):538-40.
2. Hofstra B, Kulkarni VV, Munoz-Najar Galvez S, He B, Jurafsky D, McFarland DA. The diversity–innovation paradox in science. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 2020 Apr 28;117(17):9284-91.
3. Kozlowski D, Larivière V, Sugimoto CR, Monroe-White T. Intersectional inequalities in science. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 2022 Jan 11;119(2):e2113067119.