We are a research lab in the Department of Pediatrics, section of Developmental Biology at the University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus. Our RESEARCH focuses on how the brain forms during normal development and in disease. Our MENTORING philosophy is to help our members achieve their goals and be the best they can be, both in the lab and in our communities. As we continue to educate ourselves about and take action to promote equity, inclusion and diversity, we will be updating our MENTORING, SERVICE and SOCIAL JUSTICE RESOURCES pages on this website.
In collaboration with members of our section of Developmental Biology, we recently released the following statement.
We stand against racial injustice and in solidarity with those who are speaking out against it. The murders of Elijah McClain, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless other innocent Black Americans have reinvigorated an anti-racist movement, and we are dedicated to taking an active role. We are ashamed of how long we waited to speak out. We sincerely apologize for how overdue our advocacy and adoption of anti-racist practices and policies is.
We will no longer be complicit in the institutional and systemic racism that pervades academic and medical institutions in the USA. We understand that it is not enough to not be racist, but that we must be actively and vehemently anti-racist and advocate for our peers of color. Black Lives Matter. Black scientists matter.
We recognize that we have a long way to go to increase equity in our section. As academics, we have been complicit in a racist system. We pledge to fight for equity, inclusion, and equal representation at all levels. We intend to foster an inclusive, welcoming environment for Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Indigenous scientists. As a section, we are pushing forward initiatives that will ensure we are recruiting and retaining people of color. As individuals, we are making a concerted effort to unlearn our own racism and implicit biases, and we are having the uncomfortable conversations needed to foster change.
We will not be satisfied with just promises. We are committed to challenging racism and inequality. Please check back as we will be updating our goals for the section and the actions we are and will be taking with respect to anti-racism education and advocacy, equitable recruitment and hiring practices, inclusion and representation in research, and conscientious community outreach.
We will no longer be complicit in the institutional and systemic racism that pervades academic and medical institutions in the USA. We understand that it is not enough to not be racist, but that we must be actively and vehemently anti-racist and advocate for our peers of color. Black Lives Matter. Black scientists matter.
We recognize that we have a long way to go to increase equity in our section. As academics, we have been complicit in a racist system. We pledge to fight for equity, inclusion, and equal representation at all levels. We intend to foster an inclusive, welcoming environment for Black, Hispanic/Latino, and Indigenous scientists. As a section, we are pushing forward initiatives that will ensure we are recruiting and retaining people of color. As individuals, we are making a concerted effort to unlearn our own racism and implicit biases, and we are having the uncomfortable conversations needed to foster change.
We will not be satisfied with just promises. We are committed to challenging racism and inequality. Please check back as we will be updating our goals for the section and the actions we are and will be taking with respect to anti-racism education and advocacy, equitable recruitment and hiring practices, inclusion and representation in research, and conscientious community outreach.
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