Welcome to the first issue of LSI link, the bi-weekly e-newsletter designed just for the faculty and staff of the Life Sciences Institute. Collaboration is key here at the LSI; common work, interests, and pursuits link diverse and unique individuals across labs. The goal of LSI link is to help highlight those commonalities and make staying connected to what's going on at the LSI a little easier.

Ever-evolving, LSI link will reflect the work and character of the LSI itself. As a communication tool and resource, LSI link will be the place to find out what's going on at the LSI: updates on initiatives, highlights of our resources, news and announcements, events, building news, and more.

We'd also like your feedback on what information would be helpful to you; tell us what you'd like to see in upcoming issues of LSI link. Send us an e-mail with your ideas at: lsi-news@umich.edu.

Another LSI communication tool that continues to grow and develop is the LSI website, which re-launched last October (lsi.umich.edu). If you haven't visited lately, you should check it out. With content that is fresh and dynamic, the goal of the website is to capture and communicate the work, collaboration, and energy of the LSI.

As our face to the public, science community, U-M community, and potential researchers and donors, our website conveys the depth and breadth of the work taking place at the LSI as well as the unique personalities that make up the teams at the LSI-on every floor. Through videos, slideshows, photos, and graphics, our site is integral to telling our story.

With the help of lab members throughout the building, our web pages are flourishing every day and truly reflect the caliber of talent and dedication here at the LSI.

Working in conjunction with an up-to-date website, we'll also be launching an external e-newsletter, explore LSI, later this month.

In the spirit of collaboration that defines the LSI, please e-mail any ideas regarding our website and external communications to: lsi-news@umich.edu, we'd love to hear from you.