Marie Davis
VA Puget Sound
| Neurology- Cell Signaling & Cell/Environment Interactions
- Developmental Biology, Stem Cells & Aging
- Neuroscience
Cellular mechanisms in Parkinson's disease and neurodegeneration
Is this lab accepting permanent students? No
Is this lab accepting rotation students? No
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
One of my favorite things about academic research is the diversity of scientists and ability to collaborate internationally. I look back fondly on the lab where I trained as a graduate student at NYU – where my PI and the majority of the lab were not born in the US, spoke many other languages and came from many different backgrounds. I try to replicate that welcoming work environment in my own lab, where my lab members come from many backgrounds and life histories. I collaborate with researchers outside of the VAPSHCS, including internationally in Europe and South America. I encourage my lab members to explore science outside of their local environment, attending talks on unfamiliar topics, and participating in meetings with a wide scope because I believe diversity applies not only to a person’s identity and background but also experiences, and new ideas often come from unexpected connections.