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Perspective: Sistas In Science - Cracking the Glass Ceiling.

Athena Starlard-Davenport¹, Alisa Rich², Titilope Fasipe³

¹Department of Genetics, Genomics and Informatics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN.

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Summary

The PRIDE Program supports minority scientists by pairing them with mentors and peers. This "Sister's Keeper" approach helps overcome challenges in academic research careers.

Keywords:

PRIDE Underrepresented Minorities in Research Women in Science

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Background:

The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute's PRIDE (Programs to Increase Diversity among Underrepresented Minorities Engaged in Health-Related Research) program addresses challenges faced by junior minority investigators.
Difficulties include establishing independent research programs and navigating academic career progression (tenure, professorship).

Discussion:

The PRIDE Program's success stems from its innovative model: pairing junior researchers with senior external mentors.
Crucially, it fosters peer mentorship among participants, creating a supportive network.

Key Insights:

The "Sister's Keeper" paradigm, emphasizing mutual support among women scientists, is a key component of the PRIDE Program.
This model facilitates overcoming limitations and advancing careers for underrepresented minorities in health research.

Outlook:

The PRIDE Program's mentorship model offers a scalable solution for enhancing diversity and inclusion in scientific research.
This approach can be adapted globally to improve best practices in science, medicine, and global health for underrepresented groups.