"Y-Van is a committed lab manager who is dedicated to the success of our research program. She began as a technician out of undergrad and rapidly displayed the organizational characteristics necessary for the job. This has included helping to onboard several members, coordinating a laboratory move, all while assisting others with experiments."

Nominated by Nicholas DeVito, Hanks Lab, Duke Cancer Institute, USA

"Y-Van is always incredibly supportive to all the lab members no matter the circumstances or how busy she may be. She is constantly multitasking, supporting lab operations in a variety of ways while also managing lab colonies, ordering materials, monitoring expenditures, managing regulatory issues, helping with trainees, and pushing various projects forward. She has a great attitude and always has a smile on her face. She is a huge asset to our lab and I believe she is a true Lab Hero."

Nominated by Brent Hanks, Hanks Lab / Department of Medicine, Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Duke Cancer Institute, USA