Training and funding for mentoring, together with metrics to measure success, can ensure this vital practice is beneficial for all mentees, at all stages of their career, argues Michal Elovitz.
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M.A.E. receives salary support from National Institutes of Health. M.A.E. is a consultant with equity interest for Mirvie.
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Elovitz, M.A. Mending mentorship. Nat Microbiol 9, 310–311 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41564-023-01594-6
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