The Black Voices in Research curriculum to promote diversity and inclusive excellence in biomedical research

Yulia A Levites Strekalova; Yufan Sunny Qin; Shubam Sharma; Justine Nicholas; Gailine P McCaslin; Kristina E Forman; Denise B Long; Tiffany Danielle Pineda; Taylor K Williams; H Robert Kolb

doi:10.1017/cts.2021.869

The Black Voices in Research curriculum to promote diversity and inclusive excellence in biomedical research

J Clin Transl Sci. 2021 Oct 14;5(1):e206. doi: 10.1017/cts.2021.869. eCollection 2021.

Authors

Affiliations

¹ Department of Health Services Research, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
² Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
³ College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
⁴ Department of Psychological Science, Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA, USA.
⁵ Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
⁶ Division of Research Operations and Services, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
⁷ Social and Behavioral Institutional Review Board Committee, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
⁸ Innovation Academy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
⁹ Guts and Glory GNV, Gainesville, FL, USA.

Abstract

Underrepresentation of Black biomedical researchers demonstrates continued racial inequity and lack of diversity in the field. The Black Voices in Research curriculum was designed to provide effective instructional materials that showcase inclusive excellence, facilitate the dialog about diversity and inclusion in biomedical research, enhance critical thinking and reflection, integrate diverse visions and worldviews, and ignite action. Instructional materials consist of short videos and discussion prompts featuring Black biomedical research faculty and professionals. Pilot evaluation of instructional content showed that individual stories promoted information relevance, increased knowledge, and created behavioral intention to promote diversity and inclusive excellence in biomedical research.

Keywords: Diversity; storytelling; workforce development.

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