We are thrilled to announce that Lena, our Principal Investigator, has officially been awarded tenure at UCLA.
Tenure is a major milestone in an academic career and reflects sustained excellence in research, teaching, and service, as well as a strong commitment to advancing the university’s mission. This achievement recognizes Lena’s impactful scientific contributions, leadership, and dedication to mentoring trainees and building a collaborative research environment.
Receiving tenure secures Lena’s long-term position at UCLA and provides the academic freedom to continue pursuing innovative and ambitious research directions. For our lab, this milestone marks an exciting moment of stability and growth as we look ahead to new discoveries, collaborations, and opportunities.
Please join us in congratulating Lena on this well-deserved accomplishment — we are proud to be part of her lab and excited for what’s to come! 🎓✨