The last mentoring shout-out of the year goes to Sam Wolff, PhD. An alum of UNC Neuroscience Center, Dr. Wolff is an Assistant Professor in the Purvis Lab, UNC Genetics PhD, and the UNC Computational Medicine Program. Of his many skills, Dr. Wolff is a patient and encouraging mentor.

Leading our last week of mentoring shout-outs is Erin Steinbach, Assistant Professor UNC Department of Medicine. Dr. Steinbach was nominated for being a role model and a dependable support for mentees.

To round out the week, we're honoring the mentorship of Wolfgang Lab of UNC Microbiology and Immunology Department and the Marsico Lung Institute. Dr. Wolfgang received a shout-out for coaching students through their projects and their career goals.

A big mentoring shout-out to Dr. Elizabeth Gurysh, Research Scientist in Pharmacoengineering & Mol Pharmaceutics (DPMP UNC). Her nominator wanted to celebrate how she shows mentees how to both do great science and fulfill personal goals.

A shout-out to Prof. Meghan Rebuli at UNC Pediatrics and DGS of UNC CiTEM. Dr. Rebuli was nominated for her ability to be a calming support for mentees.

Today's mentoring shout-out is for Dr. Jeremy Cohen, Senior Research Scientist UNC Neuroscience Center. His mentees appreciate his continued guidance through every stage of their projects.

A big congrats to Sandra Zarmer, PhD Student in UNC Pharmacology for being a role model to her mentees!

Prof. Tim Elston of UNC Pharmacology is receiving our next mentoring shout-out. Congrats to Dr. Elston for creating an engaging and collaborative research environment for his trainees!

A big shout-out today for Ian McCabe! Ian is a PhD student in Cell Biology and Physiology at UNC, and his nominator described him as a 'fearless' scientist when it comes to new techniques.

Our next mentoring shout-out is for Prof. Laura Raffield in UNC Genetics PhD. Dr. Raffield was nominated for coaching mentees through managing their projects and priorities.

The mentoring skills of Cole Martin cannot be eclipsed. This PhD Candidate in UNC Pharmacology is receiving today's shoutout for his ability to help mentees feel like they're active contributors to research.

To close out this week of mentoring shout-outs, we're honoring Jesse Niehaus, PhD, alum of the UNC Neuroscience Program and current Postdoctoral Fellow in UNC Neuroscience Center. Congrats to Dr. Niehaus!

Prof. Michael Love of UNC Genetics PhD and UNC Biostatistics is receiving our next mentoring shout-out. Dr. Love was nominated for being an advocate for his trainees.

We'd like to give a shout-out to Alex Bastian, PhD, Postdoctoral Scholar UNC Lineberger. Dr. Bastian was nominated for how well he brings a teaching approach to the lab.

To start off our next week of mentoring shout-outs, we're honoring Jeanne-Marie McPherson, PhD Candidate in UNC Genetics PhD. Jeanne-Marie was nominated for serving as a strong role model to her mentees.

Our next shout-out goes to @heelinthegut, Professor UNC Department of Medicine. Dr. Sheikh was nominated for being adept as a mentoring coach and helping trainees tackle challenging projects.

So proud of our students helping to make the program better!

Today's mentoring shout-out is for Anna Salvador, PhD, RD, LDN, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the UNC Center for Gastrointestinal Biology & Disease. Dr. Salvador was nominated for being a fantastic role model for others around her.

Today's mentoring shout-out goes to Baggio Evangelista, PhD, alum of @unc_cbp and current postdoc in UNC Neurology. Three nominators all said that Dr. Evangelista is a connector, bringing together networks of researchers for innovative projects.

We're excited to start a series of shout-outs to celebrate the fantastic mentoring in our scientific community. First up is Jonathan Schisler, PhD, Assistant Professor with UNC Pharmacology and UNC McAllister Heart. Congrats Jonathan C. Schisler and The Schisler Lab!