Why we need to increase diversity in the immunology research community

被引:16
作者
Iwasaki, Akiko [1 ,2 ,3 ]
机构
[1] Yale Univ, Yale Sch Med, Dept Immunobiol, New Haven, CT 06520 USA
[2] Yale Univ, Dept Mol Cellular & Dev Biol, New Haven, CT 06520 USA
[3] Howard Hughes Med Inst, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 USA
关键词
SCIENCE; LIFE;
D O I
10.1038/s41590-019-0470-6
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
学科分类号
100102 ;
摘要
The immunology research community lacks diversity, particularly at the top. Here I discuss diversity, inclusion and equity and their benefit to science. I suggest steps we can take to achieve a more diverse and inclusive community.
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页码:1085 / 1088
页数:4
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