Our Values

We believe that in a supportive environment, everyone is capable of excelling in science, and we are committed to keeping our lab a welcoming, interactive, fun and caring space. We are always looking for curious, kind, and creative individuals at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral level to join the lab.

We believe that:

scientists are made, not born

science is a team effort

diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential

zebrafish are awesome

questions are as valuable as answers

discussing scientific disagreements and challenging current models is an important step towards new discoveries

debating scientific arguments is essential

challenging scientific discoveries can lead to new discoveries

taking time away from work is an essential part of maintaining good mental health and scientific productivity

we should learn from our mistakes

Please contact Michael at granatom@upenn.edu to chat about projects.