Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Canadian immunology: communication and complexity.
EDI
academic immunology
accessibility
diversity
equity
inclusion
Journal
Immunology and cell biology
ISSN: 1440-1711
Titre abrégé: Immunol Cell Biol
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8706300
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Jul 2023
Jul 2023
Historique:
revised:
18
04
2023
received:
22
03
2023
accepted:
19
04
2023
medline:
3
7
2023
pubmed:
2
7
2023
entrez:
1
7
2023
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
The Canadian Society for Immunology (CSI) organized an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) training workshop during its 2022 Scientific Meeting to improve understanding of EDI and explore strategies to achieve EDI goals in the scientific environment. The workshop focused on identifying Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely (SMART) goals related to EDI in academia through small group discussions and learning exercises. Attendees highlighted several equity considerations within the field of academic immunology, including financial barriers, lack of diversity in research teams and gender bias; they emphasized the importance of creating an inclusive and accessible research environment. The collection and use of data relevant to EDI goals within the CSI were also identified as challenges. Fostering a culture of active and nonjudgmental listening within the CSI community is another aspirational goal to address EDI. The workshop received positive feedback from attendees, who noted that more diverse voices and specific actions for local research environments are needed.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
473-478Informations de copyright
© 2023 the Australian and New Zealand Society for Immunology, Inc.
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