Creating your own line - reflections of early-career scientists

The changing landscape of academia can be difficult to navigate for anyone at any point throughout their career. One thing is certainly clear - effective mentorship is key to ensuring success, fueling scientific curiosity, and creating a sense of community. This manuscript is a collection of personal reflections and stories, offering advice directed to aspiring and junior graduate trainees - written by PhD students, Post-Doctoral researchers, early-stage Assistant Professors, and life-long educators. The objective of this article is to inform, empower, and inspire the next generation of physiologists.