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Photo of Nora D. Volkow, M.D., Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Credit: NIDA
September 21, 2023
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,…
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Photo of Michele Evans, M.D., National Institute on Aging. Credit: NIA
August 16, 2023
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…
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July 26, 2023
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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July 14, 2023
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…
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Photo of Karen L. Parker, Ph.D., M.S.W, Director of the NIH Sexual & Gender Minority Research Office. Credit: SGMRO
June 14, 2023
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…
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May 24, 2023
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…
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Photo of Michael F. Chiang, Director of the National Eye Institute: Credit: NEI
May 09, 2023
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,…
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Pictured left to right: Roland Owens, Ph.D., Marie A. Bernard, M.D., and Neil Hanchard, M.B.B.S, D.Phil. Credit: NIH
April 26, 2023
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…
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April 04, 2023
I am delighted to announce that the NIH is now accepting submissions for a new initiative that rewards effective strategies for enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in research environments: the NIH Institutional Excellence in DEIA in Biomedical and Behavioral…
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March 20, 2023
I am delighted to announce that NIH has published the Fiscal Years 2023–2027 NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). I was privileged to co-lead the development of the plan, along with colleagues from the Office of Human Resources and the Office of…
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