Restructuring the way you run and manage your lab can be a daunting task, but doing so is imperative for creating a research environment in which d/Deaf students and other diverse learners can work and thrive.
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Goudreau Collison, C., Michel, L.V. Looking at your lab through a new lens. Nat Rev Chem 7, 817–818 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41570-023-00529-3
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