Affirming NIH’s commitment to addressing structural racism in the biomedical research enterprise

Collins, Francis S.; Adams, Alois J.; Aklin, Courtney Ferrell; Archer, Trevor; Bernard, Marie A.; Boone, Ericka; Burklow, John; Evans, Michele K.; Jackson, Sadhana; Johnson, Ann L.; Lorsch, Jon R.; Lowden, Mia Rochelle; Nápoles, Anna María; Ordóñez, Anna E.; Rivers, Robert; Rucker, Victoria; Schwetz, Tara A.; Segre, Julia A.; Tabak, Lawrence A.; Hooper, Monica Webb; Wolinetz, Carrie D.; Unite, Nih

doi:10.1016/j.cell.2021.05.014

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“…As many study sections require reviewers to have been previously successful in obtaining independent research funding, the lack of representation amongst academic researchers perpetuates to those that are eligible to serve on grant review committees and with funding decisions [ 63 ]. Only recently have federal granting agencies voiced their commitment to ending structural racism in the biomedical research landscape and issued specific structural racism granting mechanisms [ 64 ].…”

Section: Environmental Justice Framework Components and Principlesmentioning

confidence: 99%

An applied environmental justice framework for exposure science

Horne

Alcala

Peltier

et al. 2022

J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol

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On the 30th anniversary of the Principles of Environmental Justice established at the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit in 1991 (Principles of Environmental Justice), we continue to call for these principles to be more widely adopted. We propose an environmental justice framework for exposure science to be implemented by all researchers. This framework should be the standard and not an afterthought or trend dismissed by those who believe that science should not be politicized. Most notably, this framework should be centered on the community it seeks to serve. Researchers should meet with community members and stakeholders to learn more about the community, involve them in the research process, collectively determine the environmental exposure issues of highest concern for the community, and develop sustainable interventions and implementation strategies to address them. Incorporating community “funds of knowledge” will also inform the study design by incorporating the knowledge about the issue that community members have based on their lived experiences. Institutional and funding agency funds should also be directed to supporting community needs both during the “active” research phase and at the conclusion of the research, such as mechanisms for dissemination, capacity building, and engagement with policymakers. This multidirectional framework for exposure science will increase the sustainability of the research and its impact for long-term success.

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Section: Environmental Justice Framework Components and Principlesmentioning

confidence: 99%

An applied environmental justice framework for exposure science

Horne

Alcala

Peltier

et al. 2022

J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol

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“…A large part of my work focuses on enhancing opportunity in science, especially for those who have been impacted by the structural racism 39 that characterizes the enterprise. For many—both outside and, unfortunately, some inside NIH—the word “diversity” often draws significant criticism.…”

Section: Advice For Those Interested In a Career In Science Policymentioning

confidence: 99%

From pipettes to policy: Reflections on a decade working to expand opportunity and equity in science

Gibbs

2022

FASEB BioAdvances

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Science policy focuses on the allocation of resources within the scientific enterprise and the downstream impacts of these investments. Here, I describe my journey from being a curious kid, to becoming a signaling biologist, to my current role as a science policy professional focusing on the areas of biomedical research training, workforce diversity, and promoting basic research. I provide insights on skills important in this career track-collaboration, diplomacy, adaptability, and resilience. Finally, I share the vision that animates my work-"science by all, science for all"-and encourage you with the career advice my mother gave: "never self-eliminate."

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“…As translational science is team science, not surprisingly, 60.2% of KL2 Scholars served as co-investigators. This survey of KL2 alumni was completed before the COVID-19 pandemic and the simultaneous heightened awareness and call to action regarding racial equity, diversity, and inclusion [17]. As a result, the impact of those events is not captured in the KL2 responses.…”

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confidence: 99%