Selfless, Humble, Brilliant

"I am honored to wholeheartedly nominate Christopher Lee for the Lab Heroes Award as he has become an invaluable member of our lab. His dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit make him part of the backbone of our research team. He continually goes above and beyond in every aspect of his role and for every single member of the lab. Whether it is helping with setting up and managing complex behavioral setups, troubleshooting on the fly, or guiding and mentoring new and seasoned lab members, he does it all. Chris's support is unwavering and invaluable. His exceptional problem-solving skills and adaptability make him essential to our lab’s success. Chris’s commitment to teaching and mentorship is equally impressive. He devotes countless hours to teaching new techniques to both novice and experienced lab members, always with patience and clarity. His supportive guidance instills confidence in everyone and fosters an environment where innovation and learning are actively encouraged. He is also proactive in maintaining lab resources which keeps our projects on track and upholds our lab’s high standards, a trade that, as lab manager, I especially value. Beyond his technical and organizational skills, Chris also fosters a collaborative and positive lab culture, consistently going out of his way to help and inspire others. His contributions uplift not only our scientific endeavors but also the sense of community within our lab and I can't imagine a better Lab Hero for 2024!"

Nominated by Romy Wichmann, Tye Lab /SNL-KT, HHMI/The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, USA