Our Team

Srinivasa Penumutchu, PhD

Senior Scientist

How I Show Up: Supporting the Lab Mission as a Team Player

  1. Approachability: A welcoming presence—colleagues feel comfortable approaching with questions or ideas
  2. Patience: Walking colleagues through problems, ensuring understanding of the “why”
  3. Reliability: Showing up consistently with full presence and commitment to shared goals
  4. Collaboration: Prioritizing lab’s collective success, sharing resources, connecting expertise
  5. Adaptability: Embracing change with flexibility and optimism, bringing a solutions-oriented mindset

“I show up each day not just as a scientist, but as a dependable teammate, patient mentor, and collaborative partner. My goal is to create an environment where everyone feels supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work.”