It can be challenging when it comes to balancing his clinical, educational and research activities, but Dr. Robert Sweet wouldn’t have it any other way. He’s excited about extending findings from post mortem studies conducted in his lab to create novel molecular mouse and primary neuronal culture models that will enable him to test aspects of causation. His passion for teaching and mentoring is evident as he discusses how mentoring students, postdocs and junior faculty has enriched his own career and research activities. Outside of the laboratory and classroom, Dr. Sweet demonstrates that same passion when talking about issues that he cares deeply about, such as the inequality experienced by racial and sexual minorities.