Our mission:

We are dedicated to advancing fundamental knowledge in molecular metabolism and translating discoveries into improved health outcomes. Equally important, we are committed to providing a stimulating and supportive environment for the education of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral researchers. We believe in honesty, integrity, and individuality as cornerstones of good science. We welcome diversity in background, perspective, and nationality, and we value respectful dialogue and open communication. We support one another, share successes, and recognize that progress in science is best achieved together.

We believe that independent and innovative thought, the development of sound hypotheses, and the rigorous testing of these hypotheses with appropriate controls are essential to meaningful discovery. We encourage critical thinking, we willingly challenge our own assumptions, and we remain open to alternative ideas and methods.

We value collaboration and exchange, within our own sections, across disciplines, and with the broader scientific community. We share knowledge, expertise, and technologies, and we assist each other in mastering new skills, presenting research, and preparing manuscripts and theses. By fostering curiosity, cooperation, and high scientific standards, we aim to create both impactful research and a vibrant, inclusive training environment that inspires the next generation of scientists.