title: The microenvironment matters.
abstract: The physical and biochemical properties of the microenvironment regulate cell behavior and modulate tissue development and homeostasis. Likewise, the physical and interpersonal cues a trainee receives profoundly influence his or her scientific development, research perspective, and future success. My cell biology career has been greatly impacted by the flavor of the scientific environments I have trained within and the diverse research mentoring I have received. Interactions with physical and life scientists and trainees and exposure to a diverse assortment of interdisciplinary environments have and continue to shape my research vision, guide my experimental trajectory, and contribute to my scientific success and personal happiness.
authors.affiliation: Center for Bioengineering and Tissue Regeneration, Department of Surgery, and Departments of Anatomy and Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research, and UCSF Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143 Valerie.Weaver@ucsfmedctr.org.
authors.forename: Valerie Marie
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Weaver
mesh_terms: D002321:Career Choice; D003585:Cell Biology; D006801:Humans; D058025:Interdisciplinary Studies; D008611:Mentors; D012106:Research; D012108:Research Personnel