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Publication Date
9-1-2023
Journal
Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research
Abstract
The inaugural Diversity and Inclusion in Science Session was held during the 2021 Society for Melanoma Research (SMR) congress. The goal of the session was to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in the melanoma research community and strategies to promote the advancement of underrepresented melanoma researchers. An international survey was conducted to assess the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) climate among researchers and clinicians within the Society for Melanoma Research (SMR). The findings suggest there are feelings and experiences of inequity, bias, and harassment within the melanoma community that correlate with one's gender, ethnic/racial group, and/or geographic location. Notably, significant reports of inequity in opportunity, discrimination, and sexual harassment demonstrate there is much work remaining to ensure all scientists in our community experience an academic workplace culture built on mutual respect, fair access, inclusion, and equitable opportunity.
Keywords
Humans, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Melanoma
DOI
10.1111/pcmr.13087
PMID
37093838
PMCID
PMC10896642
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
2-26-2024
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Author MSS
Published Open-Access
yes
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