Vision & Philosophy

The Habecker Lab explores the intersection of neuroscience and cardiovascular science in order to discover new insights into how the body works and develop new ways to treat disease. We value integrity, collegiality, curiosity, a strong work ethic, and a sense of humor.

We are not afraid to try new things, follow the data into new areas of science, and fail. We know that failure and troubleshooting are part of the package when exploring the unknown, and they make eventual success more gratifying. We believe that all different kinds of human beings have the capacity to become outstanding scientists, teachers, and communicators. We strive to foster growth and professional development across a variety of career tracks so that trainees can achieve their long-term goals whether that is in academics, biotech, teaching, medicine, public policy, or something that doesn’t yet exist.