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Research culture and policy

Inclusivity
No one should be barred from achieving a successful and fulfilling career in science due to their identity. We believe the best scientific work emerges from diverse teams with varied backgrounds and experiences. Our aim is to cultivate an environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to pursue their scientific aspirations. We are committed to continuous improvement and encourage feedback on how we can enhance our efforts.

Scientific Rigor
A scientist must maintain rigor in their own experiments and when evaluating the work of others during peer review:

Experiments: The systemic pressure to publish in high-impact journals lead to unethical practices for favourable results. In our lab, our primary goal is not to publish papers in high impact journals; we define success through the generation of accurate, replicable results with appropriate controls.

Peer Review: Peer review should assess a manuscript based on three criteria: 1) the extent to which the evidence supports the scientific claims, 2) the clarity of the scientific argument, and 3) the replicability of the experimental and analytical methods. We believe it inappropriate for reviewers to evaluate manuscripts based on novelty or 'impact,' as these are subjective terms that can lead to gatekeeping and hinder the publication of results.

Open Science
For science to be truly inclusive and advance swiftly, access must be universal. Our lab policy mandates uploading all manuscripts as preprints before peer review, sharing published data and code in a public repository, and opting for open access publishing. Ideally, we also choose peer review services that transparently publish their reviews and operate on a non-profit basis. Publication venue will always be discussed and agreed upon with the lead authors.

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