Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Microbiome Research and Training Academic Article uri icon

abstract

  • This article proposes ways to improve inclusion and training in microbiome science and advocates for resource expansion to improve scientific capacity across institutions and countries. Specifically, we urge mentors, collaborators, and decision-makers to commit to inclusive and accessible research and training that improves the quality of microbiome science and begins to rectify long-standing inequities imposed by wealth disparities and racism that stall scientific progress.

authors

  • Godoy Vitorino, Filipa
  • Foxx, Alicia J.
  • Franco MelĂ©ndez, Karla P.
  • Hariharan, Janani
  • Kozik, Ariangela J.
  • Wattenburger, Cassandra J.
  • Godoy-Vitorino, Filipa
  • Rivers, Adam R.

publication date

  • 2021

volume

  • 6

issue

  • 5