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

Collins, Francis S; Adams, Amy Bany; Aklin, Courtney; Archer, Trevor K; Bernard, Marie A; Boone, Ericka; Burklow, John; Evans, Michele K et al. · Cell · 2021

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

NIH has acknowledged and committed to ending structural racism. The framework for NIH's approach, summarized here, includes understanding barriers; developing robust health disparities/equity research; improving its internal culture; being transparent and accountable; and changing the extramural ecosystem so that diversity, equity, and inclusion are reflected in funded research and the biomedical workforce.

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