Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Canadian immunology: communication and complexity.

Autor: Mashhouri S; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, The Canadian Society for Immunology, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.; Department of Immunology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada., Nantel S; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, The Canadian Society for Immunology, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.; Department of Immunology, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada., Sultana S; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, The Canadian Society for Immunology, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.; Department of Pharmacology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.; Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada., Gatti D; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, The Canadian Society for Immunology, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.; Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada., Westhaver LP; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, The Canadian Society for Immunology, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.; Department of Pathology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada., Messing M; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, The Canadian Society for Immunology, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.; Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada., McNagny KM; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, The Canadian Society for Immunology, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.; Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada., Jenne CN; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, The Canadian Society for Immunology, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.; Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada., Melichar HJ; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, The Canadian Society for Immunology, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.; Immunology-Oncology Unit, Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital Research Center, Montreal, QC, Canada.; Department of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada., Valdez Tejeira Y; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, The Canadian Society for Immunology, Winnipeg, MB, Canada., Nersesian S; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, The Canadian Society for Immunology, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.; Trainee Engagement Committee, The Canadian Society for Immunology, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.; Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Immunology and cell biology [Immunol Cell Biol] 2023 Jul; Vol. 101 (6), pp. 473-478. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 May 09.
DOI: 10.1111/imcb.12653
Abstrakt: 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.
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