Evolving as a Scientist and a Mentor.

Connie Eaves sets high standards for herself, her science, and her colleagues, which has fueled a stellar career that counts as successes insights into basic stem cell biology, important discoveries in leukemia and breast cancer, and a cohort of trainees that she considers family. Cell editor Lara Szewczak caught up with Connie, the recipient of the 2019 Canada Gairdner Wightman Award, to discuss her dual passions for stem cell biology and mentoring talented young scientists. Annotated excerpts from this conversation are presented below.