Exceptional, impactful, inspiring

"I am delighted to nominate my PhD student Marianne Courgeon for the Lab Heroes Award. She is an exceptionally dedicated and gifted young scientist who consistently goes above and beyond her research duties. Her intelligence, curiosity, and commitment to high-quality work make her a driving force in the lab. She is also a true pillar of our team. She invests time and care in training new mentees, generously sharing her knowledge, and helping others grow with patience and enthusiasm. She plays an essential role in maintaining a supportive, collaborative working environment, always attentive to the needs of everyone and fostering a strong sense of team spirit. Beyond her scientific achievements, she actively works to improve our lab’s practices. She proposes and implements initiatives to make the lab greener, more energy efficient, and safer for all. She constantly seeks the next step — not only to advance her own research, but to translate her findings toward meaningful impact, always keeping patient care in mind. Her dedication, leadership, and positive influence make her an outstanding and often under-recognized contributor to our lab community. She truly embodies the spirit of a lab hero."

Nominated by Guillaume Andrieu, Institut Necker Enfants-Malades, France