Educational initiative in an NCATS TL1 training program to address the impact of systemic racism on human health, biomedical research, and the translational scientist
Abstract Introduction: The goal of clinical and translational science (CTS) is to fill gaps in medical knowledge toward improving human health. However, one of our most pressing challenges does not reside within the biological map we navigate to find sustainable cures but rather the moral compass...
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| author | Martha D. Gay Kimberly A. Bell Emily A. Bujold Marilla Geraci Dexter L. Lee Kathryn Sandberg Robert C. Speth |
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Abstract
Introduction:
The goal of clinical and translational science (CTS) is to fill gaps in medical knowledge toward improving human health. However, one of our most pressing challenges does not reside within the biological map we navigate to find sustainable cures but rather the moral compass to recognize and overcome racial and ethnic injustices that continue to influence our society and hinder diverse research rigor. The Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science includes an inter-institutional TL1-funded training program for predoctoral/postdoctoral trainees in Translational Biomedical Science (TBS).
Methods:
In the fall of 2020, the TBS program responded to the national social justice crisis by incorporating a curriculum focused on structural racism in biomedical research. Educational platforms, including movie reviews, Journal Clubs, and other workshops, were threaded throughout the curriculum by ensuring safe spaces to discuss racial and ethnic injustices and providing trainees with practical steps to recognize, approach, and respond to these harmful biases in the CTS. Workshops also focused on why individuals underrepresented in science are vital for addressing and closing gaps in CTS.
Results:
Paring analysis using REDCap software de-identified participants after invitations were sent and collected in the system to maintain anonymity for pre- and post-analysis. The Likert scale evaluated respondents’ understanding of diverse scientific circumstances. The pre/Fall and post/Spring surveys suggested this curriculum was successful at raising institutional awareness of racial and ethnic biases. Evaluating the effectiveness of our program with other training Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) consortiums will strengthen both the academic and professional TBS programs.
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| spelling | doaj.art-2a63ef23d3c043cb9f85e2afb7548a5a2023-03-09T12:31:04ZengCambridge University PressJournal of Clinical and Translational Science2059-86612022-01-01610.1017/cts.2022.500Educational initiative in an NCATS TL1 training program to address the impact of systemic racism on human health, biomedical research, and the translational scientistMartha D. Gay0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3984-0018Kimberly A. Bell1Emily A. Bujold2Marilla Geraci3Dexter L. Lee4Kathryn Sandberg5Robert C. Speth6Georgetown-Howard Universities, Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Washington, DC, USA Department of Medicine, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USADepartment of Psychology, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC, USAGeorgetown-Howard Universities, Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Washington, DC, USAIngenesis, Inc., San Antonio, TX, USAGeorgetown-Howard Universities, Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Washington, DC, USA Department of Physiology, Howard University, Washington, DC, USAGeorgetown-Howard Universities, Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Washington, DC, USA Department of Medicine, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USAGeorgetown-Howard Universities, Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Washington, DC, USA Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL USA Abstract Introduction: The goal of clinical and translational science (CTS) is to fill gaps in medical knowledge toward improving human health. However, one of our most pressing challenges does not reside within the biological map we navigate to find sustainable cures but rather the moral compass to recognize and overcome racial and ethnic injustices that continue to influence our society and hinder diverse research rigor. The Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science includes an inter-institutional TL1-funded training program for predoctoral/postdoctoral trainees in Translational Biomedical Science (TBS). Methods: In the fall of 2020, the TBS program responded to the national social justice crisis by incorporating a curriculum focused on structural racism in biomedical research. Educational platforms, including movie reviews, Journal Clubs, and other workshops, were threaded throughout the curriculum by ensuring safe spaces to discuss racial and ethnic injustices and providing trainees with practical steps to recognize, approach, and respond to these harmful biases in the CTS. Workshops also focused on why individuals underrepresented in science are vital for addressing and closing gaps in CTS. Results: Paring analysis using REDCap software de-identified participants after invitations were sent and collected in the system to maintain anonymity for pre- and post-analysis. The Likert scale evaluated respondents’ understanding of diverse scientific circumstances. The pre/Fall and post/Spring surveys suggested this curriculum was successful at raising institutional awareness of racial and ethnic biases. Evaluating the effectiveness of our program with other training Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) consortiums will strengthen both the academic and professional TBS programs. https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2059866122005003/type/journal_articleUnderrepresenteddiversityCTSAequityunconscious bias |
| spellingShingle | Martha D. Gay Kimberly A. Bell Emily A. Bujold Marilla Geraci Dexter L. Lee Kathryn Sandberg Robert C. Speth Educational initiative in an NCATS TL1 training program to address the impact of systemic racism on human health, biomedical research, and the translational scientist Journal of Clinical and Translational Science Underrepresented diversity CTSA equity unconscious bias |
| title | Educational initiative in an NCATS TL1 training program to address the impact of systemic racism on human health, biomedical research, and the translational scientist |
| title_full | Educational initiative in an NCATS TL1 training program to address the impact of systemic racism on human health, biomedical research, and the translational scientist |
| title_fullStr | Educational initiative in an NCATS TL1 training program to address the impact of systemic racism on human health, biomedical research, and the translational scientist |
| title_full_unstemmed | Educational initiative in an NCATS TL1 training program to address the impact of systemic racism on human health, biomedical research, and the translational scientist |
| title_short | Educational initiative in an NCATS TL1 training program to address the impact of systemic racism on human health, biomedical research, and the translational scientist |
| title_sort | educational initiative in an ncats tl1 training program to address the impact of systemic racism on human health biomedical research and the translational scientist |
| topic | Underrepresented diversity CTSA equity unconscious bias |
| url | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2059866122005003/type/journal_article |
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