SAFE Labs

OttLab_2025:

Lab members are encouraged to report any bullying, harassment or discriminatory behavior without fear of retaliation to the PI, to confidential parties for conflict mediation and consultation, or contact the ‘Personalrat’ (employee representatives). For academic misconduct allegations, report to your PI or contact HU’s Ombudspersonen.

Steps for raising lab or inter-personal issues

1. If comfortable doing so, request a meeting to raise the issue with the PI. The PI commits to treat such meetings confidential and without personal consequences for the person raising any issue.
2. If this is not possible, please raise the issue by consulting HGS Conflict Consultation here.
3. If none of the above steps fare appropriate, raise the issue with the ‘Personalrat’ (employee representatives).

ReinhardLab_2025:

Under no circumstances do we support any form of bullying or harassment, whether verbal or physical. SISSA has multiple measures in place to report bullying and harassment, and to receive psychological support as well as help with possible actions and consequences. The following four routes can be taken if someone experiences bullying and harassment:

• Talk to the PI and/or the PhD coordinator: For less severe cases or if one wants to first have an informal chat about incidences, the PI as well as the PhD coordinator can be contacted.
• The CUG representative: The CUG (Comitato Unico di Garanzia – Committee for equal opportunities) representative is the official contact person to report bullying and harassment.
• Talk to the ombuds person: The ombuds person, like the PI, do not have legal knowledge and are not entitled to take any actions, but they are an independent and confidential resource with more extensive knowledge of possible actions and consequences.
• School psychologist: The services of the school psychologist can be used free of charge. Beyond a psychological degree, they also have legal knowledge and can help you decide on the next steps.

Contact details can be found in our extended version of the Lab Handbook.

DonaLab_2025:

Maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment is a shared responsibility.
All forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and mobbing are strictly prohibited.

Report the Incident to the Appropriate Authority. You may report the incident through one or more of the following official channels:

a) Direct Supervisor or Group Leader — Inform your PI or direct supervisor, unless they are directly involved in the situation. They are responsible for ensuring respectful workplace behavior and escalating the issue if needed.

b) CNR’s Comitato Unico di Garanzia (CUG) — The CUG handles issues of workplace discrimination, bullying (mobbing), and harassment. You can submit a report via their website: https://cug.cnr.it. Reports can be anonymous or named, and are treated confidentially.

c) Commissione per l’Etica e l’Integrità nella Ricerca — For cases affecting research conduct or involving scientific collaborators. Contact: cnr.ethics@cnr.it. Review the ”Linee guida per l’integrità nella ricerca” for guidance on ethical violations.

INSIGHTLab_2026:

If you experience or witness unacceptable behaviour, including bullying or harassment, or have any other concerns, please report it as indicated below. All complaints will be reviewed and investigated promptly and fairly. All community leaders are obligated to respect the privacy and security of the reporter of any incident. All reports will be handled with discretion.

You can report a suspected code of conduct violation through this anonymous form: https://forms.gle/vmq54mF9AS1YsE6A8

UraiLab_2026:

Bullying, harassment and misconduct are unacceptable. If you witness or are subjected to anything that may fit their description, then tell someone who can do something.

The following four routes can be taken if someone experiences bullying and harassment:

1. Talk to your PI and/or lab members: for less severe cases or if one wants to first have an informal chat about incidences, please bring up issues and questions with the lab. Often, an open and honest conversation early on can clarify much more than waiting until things get worse.
2. If you’d rather talk with someone outside the lab, contact the Unit chair (Guido Band) or the unit’s PhD/postdoc representative.
3. For PhD students, the FSW graduate school has mentors and people you can connect with.
4. At the level of the faculty and university, there are many resources: confidential counselors, ombuds officers, and formal procedures.

GOLab_2026:

If you observe behavior inconsistent with this Code of Conduct, report it to the group leader (dongwookgo@korea.ac.kr). If the issue involves the group leader, contact Prof. Yosep Kim (yosep9201@gmail.com), who is the Ombudsperson for GO-Lab. Confidentiality and anonymity will be maintained to the fullest extent possible, and all violations will be addressed promptly and fairly. When necessary, we will seek guidance from Korea University’s Center for Human Rights and Gender Equality (https://humanrights.korea.ac.kr/). In cases of discrimination or harassment, we enforce a Zero Tolerance Policy, addressing matters immediately through official university channels and the Center for Human Rights and Gender Equality.

BartomeusLab_2026:

If you feel uncomfortable in any situation, or you see potentially uncomfortable situations for other people, speak up directly (we cultivate a culture of open honest feedback) or report it if you don’t feel secure to speak up in public. For reporting abusive behaviors, or any other doubt related to this issue, please write to Virginia Dominguez or Ignasi Bartomeus. Only these persons will have access to the information, and it will never be shared in any form without the explicit consent of the denouncer. We understand that some situations might be not easy, especially when one is in an unstable position or is starting to work in a certain field. Therefore, our commitment is to help the denouncers and maintain their anonymity.

SuperLab_2026:

Bullying and harassment are entirely unacceptable behavior in any work environment. Please be familiar with the University of Liverpool Bullying and Harassment Policy, including steps staff and students can take if they wish to formally or informally report, or receive confidential advice about, any concerning behavior that they have witnessed or been subjected to.

For both UoL staff and students, the Report & Support online form can be used as a first port of call, to raise an issue and access support.

CoenLab_2025: Harassment is unwanted behaviour which you find offensive or which makes you feel intimidated or humiliated on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Bullying and harassment are unacceptable. If you witness or are subjected to anything that may fit their description, then tell someone who can do something.

Below are people you can approach with confidence:

• Your Line manager/Supervisor
• Dignity Advisors
• Anonymous: Report and Support
• For PhD students: Graduate Tutors

AeryJonesLab_2026:

If you ever have a concern about inadequate animal care, lax bench safety, inequity or exclusion, bullying, harassment, scientific misconduct, unprofessional behavior, or anything else that makes you feel uncomfortable, please share it with me so I can take action. You are also welcome to report it to the UMB Hotline. I do not tolerate such behavior, and I take my role as an enforcer of our lab’s culture very seriously. Actions that make one person feel unsafe, excluded, or uncomfortable affect all of us.

CELPLab_2026:

In the case of a violation of any element of our code of conduct, please discuss it with Prof. Byrnes. He will talk to the responsible party - both to attempt to rectify the immediate situation but also to start a dialogue around understanding why this is an important tenant of being a scientist in the modern world. If the problem persists, this could lead to a more serious discussion of the member’s role within the lab. At any time, if warranted, Prof. Byrnes is happy to bring in the chair, GPD, or other relevant element of the University administration. For appropriate issues, Prof. Byrnes is happy to consult with UMB Office of Civil Rights and Title IX or the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. If, for whatever reason, you feel uncomfortable discussing a problem with Prof. Byrnes, you are encouraged to approach these resources.

GlobalCommunityWellnessLab_2026:

IMPORTANT: UWP Faculty members are considered “responsible employees” or “mandated reporters,” meaning that they are required to report violations of Title IX to the TItle IX Coordinator. Jordan is a responsible employee and must report any Title IX related incidents that are disclosed in writing, discussion, or a one-on-one. Before talking with Jordan about a Title IX incident, be sure to ask whether they are a responsible employee. Jordan is happy to talk with you and help you, but Jordan wants you to be certain you are aware of his status and are comfortable with him about reporting an incident you choose to disclose. Jordan will try to check with you if he gets the feeling you are about to disclose a Title IX violation. If you wish to speak with someone for support or remedies without making an official report, you can talk to confidential services at the UWP Student Health and Counseling Center. You can also talk to me without talking about specifics, and I can be glad to help connect you to care/support.

Please also know that Jordan is required to report any suspected child abuse/neglect as part of his role as well. Please let him know if you have any questions or concerns.

IvesLab_2026:

Reporting unacceptable behavior. There are several options for reporting unacceptable behavior, and you should select the course of action that you feel is best. Retaliatory behavior is not accepted in the lab or on campus, so you should feel safe against retaliation. Nonetheless, the victim of any type of harassment should have the freedom to weigh the different types of reporting available to them. If you witness harassment of somebody else, recognize that your first responsibility is to support the victim and accordingly defer to their wishes about possible courses of action. Here is a partial list of contacts for different types of reporting. Remember, being comfortable in your working environment is important, and so please take steps and enlist help to ensure this is the case. i. Tony has a legal and ethical obligation to stop unacceptable behavior in the lab. He realizes, though, that he sometimes might not be the most comfortable person to contact for personal issues. ii. Lauren Riters, as Chair of iBio, is both legally bound to address unacceptable behavior and can be a good source of information about reporting mechanisms. iii. Sexual misconduct can be reported through the UW Sexual Misconduct Resource and Response Program. iv. The overarching place on campus for climate issues is the Office of Compliance. There are a lot of resources on the website. v. For staff (including postdocs) a good place to start is the Ombuds Office.

LoaizaCAMLab_2026:

Our lab adheres to CSU’s Principles of Community. If you are ever concerned about yourself or anyone else in the lab, please talk to Vanessa and/or contact the Tell Someone office. If you are experiencing an issue that is specific to the lab that negatively affects you, then please discuss it with Vanessa as soon as possible. Ideally, everyone will feel comfortable discussing any problem arising in the lab with Vanessa in the first instance, but unfortunately that may not always be the case. If so, then please discuss the issue with another member of the department, such as Matthew Rhodes or Ginger Lacy-Gill, who know our lab well but are not members, and who are trustworthy and kind people who will know how to direct you. Note that we do not tolerate hostility, harassment, or any other poor behavior in the lab for any reason, and there will be swift and thorough repercussions for this kind of behavior.

LohmannLab_2026:

Should a breach of the expectations outlined above occur, please do the following: (i) make yourself a record of what happened (email to yourself, or on paper). This will help to document the incident. (ii) talk to somebody else about it (iii) if possible, address it yourself, or inform somebody who can intervene on your behalf with either the perpetrator, Dr Lohmann or a person outside of the group.

MsEELab_2026:

Students who feel they have experienced or witnessed bias, discrimination, bullying, hazing, harassment, or sexual misconduct by another student may make a formal report to Cornell through a variety of mechanisms outlined on the Student and Campus Life Website, which links to the Cornell Office of Civil Rights/Title IX and Sexual Misconduct. The latter website also has links to resources for filing reports with both Cornell and law enforcement for all members of the Cornell community. This process may also be initiated through Pablo as the group leader.

PinskyLab_2026:

To report an issue please contact Malin. All communication will be treated as confidential to the extent possible (sexual harrassment and related concerns have to be reported, per university policy

• If you aren’t comfortable speaking to Malin:
  • contact the Lab Listener
  • contact the graduate program coordinator: Judy Straub (UCSC) or Shaneika Nelson (Rutgers)