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I am pleased to share a notable development in NIH’s ongoing efforts to advance disability equity and inclusion in the biomedical and behavioral research enterprise.

NIH is inviting feedback on a proposed revision to its mission statement through a new Request for Information (RFI). The…

Este año, algunas de nuestras publicaciones en el blog de COSWD han destacado a líderes científicos en el NIH de orígenes diversos para demostrar la variedad de perspectivas que influyen en las políticas y prácticas del NIH. Este blog, al igual que otras publicaciones sobre líderes en el NIH,…

First and foremost, Nora D. Volkow, M.D., is a scientist. But she’s also a woman who self identifies as Latinx. As the Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Dr. Volkow has spoken all over the world about the complexity of brain research and addiction and the need for diverse…

As those who know Dr. Evans can attest, when she speaks out, it’s best to listen.

Dr. Evans has achieved remarkable results as a member of the editorial board of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), the lead investigator of a landmark study, and a mentor to generations of scientists…

In late 2022, NIH leadership received the Disabilities Subgroup Report, containing recommendations NIH could implement to support disability equity and inclusion. I discussed the report in a prior blog post. Today's post describes NIH's initial steps in advancing the report’s suggestions.

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On February 26, 2021, at a special meeting of the ACD, NIH unveiled the UNITE initiative to foster equity across all NIH activities, with a focus on racial and ethnic equity. It has been satisfying to see UNITE develop from a fledgling effort with disparate inputs and viewpoints to a cohesive…

Pride Month—It’s Important for Us All 

“People are more engaged when they can bring their whole selves to the table.”

As we celebrate Pride Month, I’m pleased to share wisdom from my colleague Karen L. Parker, Ph.D., M.S.W., Director of the Sexual & Gender Minority Research…

I invite you to join me for our next online seminar, “How Does Mentoring Impact Diversity in the Biomedical and Behavioral Research Workforce?,” on Wednesday, June 14, from 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET. Seminar registration is open. This seminar will be the final event of our 2022–2023 Scientific…

The power of empathy can’t be understated.

It helps broaden our outlook to embrace a diverse scientific workforce.

I was reminded of this when I spoke with National Eye Institute (NEI) Director Michael F. Chiang, M.D.

I reached out to Dr. Chiang in honor of Asian American,…

In our office, we say that great minds think differently.

It’s a given—and a must—for progress.

So, it’s not surprising that a program to increase the number of principal investigators committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the NIH Intramural Research…