Lab Resources
This section is the public handbook for current and prospective Dean Lab members. Use it as the starting point for onboarding, recurring expectations, meeting formats, operational tools, and institutional workflows that come up in day-to-day lab life.
Note
This is a living section. For additions or corrections, please open a GitHub issue or contact the PI.
Overview
Onboarding for first-week setup, core contacts, and account access.
Lab Policies for working hours, leave, authorship, cleaning, and safety.
Meetings and Expectations for recurring meetings, attendance expectations, and presentation formats.
Digital Tools for email, Slack, Outlook, GitHub, LabArchives, and BioHPC.
Working at UTSW for institution-facing logistics such as HR, IR, VPN, shipping, and travel.
Data Management for storage expectations and microscopy image best practices.
Figure Preparation for manuscript-ready figure expectations and formatting standards.
Protocols for standard operating procedures and shared workflows.
Departure Checklist for offboarding expectations and exit planning.