Perspectives of a gay scientist: the importance of being visible.
Matthew C SintonPublished in: Immunology and cell biology (2022)
This commentary focuses on the necessity for LGBTQ+ people working in academia to feel safe, without fear of repercussions for revealing or expressing their identity. I discuss the importance of uncoupling people's appearance and identity from their research. I also include perspectives on how visible allyship can improve feelings of safety, which can help people to be more creative and productive in the workplace.