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Title

Andy Golden: Mentorship through the Years.

Authors

Allen, Anna K.; Bai, Xiaofei; Davis, Edward S.; Fabritius, Amy; Jaramillo-Lambert, Aimee; Kropp, Peter A.; Richie, Christopher T.; Schumacher, Jill M.; Shrestha, Sanjay; Stein, Kathryn; Corsi, Ann K.

Abstract

This text is an obituary for Andy Golden, a Senior Investigator and Section Chief of Genetics of Early Development at the National Institutes of Health. The author reflects on Andy's dedication to mentorship and his contributions to the field of developmental biology. Andy's research focused on using worms as a model for understanding human development and rare diseases. The author also includes testimonials from Andy's former postdoctoral fellows, highlighting his kindness, generosity, and sense of humor as a mentor. The text is a collection of personal reflections and tributes from individuals who had a close relationship with Andy Golden, a mentor and scientist. The authors highlight Andy's support and encouragement in both their professional and personal lives. They describe him as a kind, supportive, and humble person who valued the well-being and success of his mentees. Andy's legacy is remembered through his dedication to his work, his ability to create a positive and inclusive lab environment, and his impact on the scientific community.

Subjects

NATIONAL Institutes of Health (U.S.); MENTORING; RARE diseases; DEVELOPMENTAL biology; SCIENTIFIC community; GENETICS; WELL-being

Publication

Journal of Developmental Biology, 2023, Vol 11, Issue 4, p41

ISSN

2221-3759

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.3390/jdb11040041