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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.
Ethnicity & Disease
|November 9, 2018
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.
Area of Science:
- Health-related research
- Medical sciences
- Diversity in STEM
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.
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