Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Action

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 12:00 PM
Thursday, March 30, 2023 1:00 PM

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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Action

An ISSCR Digital webinar series hosted in partnership with the New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute

This two-part webinar series gathers insights from facilitators and participants of US-based EDI programs designed to attract and retain diverse talent in stem cell research. Hear from researchers across all career stages: from professional-level EDI leaders, to students who found opportunities through these initiatives.

This ISSCR Digital webinar series is free and open to anyone!

Part 1 Perspectives from EDI Leaders and Professional Level Researchers in EDI Programs

28 March 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT (On-Demand Available Soon)

EDI leaders and professional level researchers highlight programs designed to engage students in research. This session shares the success of different programs offered to ensure students with diverse backgrounds are supported, mentored, and offered guidance in further pursuit of research opportunities.

Moderator

**Raeka Aiyar**, PhD

Vice President, Scientific and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Outreach
The New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute, USA

Speakers

**Johnna Frierson**, PhD

Assistant Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Diversity & Inclusion, Director , IDEALS Office
Duke University School of Medicine, USA

**Jamie Graceffa**, MA

VP, Learning, Development & Culture
Quanternix, USA

**Senta Georgia**, PhD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
& Admissions Chair for the Programs in Biomedical & Biological Sciences
Keck School of Medicine of USC, USA

**Sarah Millar**, PhD

Director, Black Family Stem Cell Institute
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA

Part 2 Early Career and Student Researchers’ Experiences in EDI Programs

30 March 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT

Early Career and Student Researchers will share aspects of their specific experiences in research opportunities obtained through EDI initiatives. They will offer their individual views on the benefits and successes of their EDI programs, areas where programs and support can be improved, interests in continuing to pursue research opportunities, and other aspects of their personal experiences.