0.1 Stepping stones: i got by with a little (lotta!) help from my

Missing here from this presentation are all the dedication to the people who made a huge difference in my life! They may not be comfortable with me posting them all on the web. You know who you are!

My graduate review committee

“Best of luck with your baby, we will understand if you choose not to return to the laboratory.”

My first research faculty position

Sometimes you need a “Geographical Cure”

If it feels wrong, get out!!

My life as a juggler: tenure track (1991-95)

A test of determination: tenure

It’s amazing what another job offer can do. Sometimes, your value is best determined by testing it on the market.

Professor at last (2000)!

Recognizing the importance of ADVANCE, WISE, and AWIS.

My sabbatical: my transition to administration and translational research (2005-06)

Nicholas Petrelli, M.D. Medical Director, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center

with the Cancer Registry team

Translational research: because it matters!

My return to texas and rice university (2009)

The Ultimate Place for Translational and Collaborative Research!

Lessons learned

1. You can’t do it alone.
2. Make good friends and colleagues and don’t neglect them.
3. Don’t let other people define your job, your family or your recipe for happiness.
4. Don’t give up easily- but lose well when you do.
5. Ask for what you need to do your job well.
6. Don’t be afraid to say no.
7. Work hard, be nice! [This is a book now too]
8. Be generous with your time, your money and your heart.
9. Be fair and ask to be treated fairly.
10. Play!