Gift ideas for PI/Labmates

[TMP-SMX]

I've recently graduated from undergrad and I am finishing up in the lab I've worked with since January 2006. I'd like to get some kind of gift for the lab/the professor in charge. It's not a microbiology lab so no GiantMicrobes for this one. We work with rats (although I never did get to see the rats only their pituitaries). We also work with cancer genetics/PCR/proteins. Mainly with VEGF, Galanin, and MKP1. Any recommendations? It would be nice if it was something that they could use in the lab.

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[SketchLazy]

I've recently graduated from undergrad and I am finishing up in the lab I've worked with since January 2006. I'd like to get some kind of gift for the lab/the professor in charge. It's not a microbiology lab so no GiantMicrobes for this one. We work with rats (although I never did get to see the rats only their pituitaries). We also work with cancer genetics/PCR/proteins. Mainly with VEGF, Galanin, and MKP1. Any recommendations? It would be nice if it was something that they could use in the lab.

Every lab needs a coffee-maker and a good one. It's more important than all the -80C's, the pcr machines, the kits, the antibodies, and the enzymes combined.

 

[BluePhoenix]

I've recently graduated from undergrad and I am finishing up in the lab I've worked with since January 2006. I'd like to get some kind of gift for the lab/the professor in charge. It's not a microbiology lab so no GiantMicrobes for this one. We work with rats (although I never did get to see the rats only their pituitaries). We also work with cancer genetics/PCR/proteins. Mainly with VEGF, Galanin, and MKP1. Any recommendations? It would be nice if it was something that they could use in the lab.

You could always get a nice picture frame with multiple spots and frame several nice stains or images relating to your research...especially if you published a paper or gave a presentation while you were there. It's kinda a neat way to sum up your research with them. Of course that's assuming your research involved nifty pictures.

Otherwise, food gifts (homemade desserts, giant cookies, etc.) are generally GREATLY appreciated by everyone in lab..particularly any grad students or postdocs that helped you out. If you were really good with food, I know someone that makes amoeba shaped suckers with various candies for the different structures...you could make tumor cells.