Operationalizing Equity, Inclusion, and Access in Research Practice at a Large Academic Institution.
Emma Britez FerranteShira BladyDorothy SheuMedha Romee MaitraJosiah DrakesAdina LiebermanAdam MussellElizabeth F BairCaleb M HearnLeo ThorbeckeJingsan ZhuRachel KohnPublished in: Journal of general internal medicine (2024)
Diversity, inclusion, and access are critical values for research conduct that promotes justice and equity. These values can be operationalized through organizational commitment that combines bottom-up and top-down approaches and through partnerships across organizations that promote mutual learning and synergy. While our guidelines represent best practices at one time, we recognize that practices evolve and need to be evaluated continuously for accuracy and relevance. Our intention is to bring awareness to these critical topics and form a foundation for important conversations surrounding equitable and inclusive research practices.