A new research lab begins long before the first experiment runs. It starts with questions, people, instruments, space, habits, and a shared sense of what is worth understanding. In January 2027, that process will begin for the Doherty Lab at Columbia University Biological Sciences. Because January 2027 is still ahead, many details will take shape over time. What is already clear is the milestone itself: the Doherty Lab will open at Columbia University Biological Sciences in J