Before any scientist can dive into his or her research, there must be funding. Most of the time that funding comes from a variety of grants. Endocrine News offers up these 11 tips to help you get your endocrine research off the ground. Hypotheses are free, but successful grant applications require finesse, determination, and a...
Nowhere is mentoring more important than in the world of medicine. Here are six mentoring tips from the business world that could handily apply to your lab. Every physician and researcher fills the role of an apprentice in the early years of his or her career. The guidance of seasoned experts is vital to mastering...
Self-experimentation has a long and noble — and Nobel-winning — history in medical breakthroughs. However, due to collaborative studies and improved technology, these methods have been largely relegated to late-night movies…just ask Dr. Jekyll! As any scientist knows, getting a new drug, device, or procedure to the human trial stage requires a Herculean effort. It...
Whether it’s to make room for new equipment or to adhere to upgraded energy standards, if your lab hasn’t been redesigned in over a decade, you might be due for a change. Laboratories require valuable real estate, of which institutions generally have a finite amount. Scientists must often compete with peers for space to pursue...
Hiring the right staff for your laboratory can be a huge factor in
the overall success of your research. The ability to spot potential
in prospective employees is easier than you think.
Whether you should buy or rent your equipment depends on
the type of research you’re doing, how often the equipment
will be used, and a variety of other considerations.