Addressing racism and disparities in the biomedical sciences

Uraina S. Clark () and Yasmin L. Hurd ()
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Uraina S. Clark: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Yasmin L. Hurd: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Nature Human Behaviour, 2020, vol. 4, issue 8, 774-777

Abstract: Bias and racism in the biomedical community thwart scientific advancement, reduce the pipeline of diverse clinicians and scientists, and contribute to racial and ethnic health disparities. We advocate for proactive antiracism approaches to eliminate barriers impacting people of colour, promote equity and achieve a more effective biomedical community.

Date: 2020
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