About the Medical College of Wisconsin Linda T. and John A. Mellowes Center for Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine

Genomic sciences and precision medicine exists on the leading edge of research as a driver that rapidly translates to meet clinical needs. We embrace the discovery and invention of ideas, approaches, and tools in order to achieve our Center’s mission. We continuously seek innovative ideas, pursue novel solutions, and test technological advances so that we can be leaders and educators across all units and areas of expertise.

We embrace a shared leadership structure. We celebrate that pioneering the fields of ‘Omics, Data Science, and Systems Biology requires individual and collective excellence and that we can do far more together than we could do alone. We proactively partner to formulate how to move forward amidst challenges. We value each other’s area expertise and strive to invite and facilitate each person to unleash their full creative potential.

Precision medicine is built upon the knowledge that each individual is unique and diverse, all the way down to the molecular level. We apply this principle to our work environment and commit to not only recognizing but also seeking and including diverse identities, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives. It is these differences that broaden our ideas, strengthen the way that we work, and increase not only the quality but also the impact of the outcomes of that work. We embrace the mindset of lifelong learners and approach our differences with kind curiosity and openness. We choose the temporary discomfort of discussing differences over the long-term and damaging consequences of ignoring them.

We strive to exemplify Mellowes Center professionalism standards by being mindful, introspective, and resilient. We aim to identify assertions so they can be assessed. We assume positive intent, ask proactive questions, and initiate growth-oriented dialogue with others. We work hard together to excel in our conduct while we achieve our goals. We are resilient in the face of constructive feedback and embrace a culture of kind accountability.

We belong to our unit/lab, the Mellowes Center, the Medical College of Wisconsin, and the broader local, regional, and global communities. We demonstrate our commitment to each of these communities by participating in various engagement opportunities that also advance our goals, mission, and vision. We are stewards of our culture within and beyond our Center and build strong, cooperative relationships. We serve as a community to achieve something larger than ourselves.