American Association for the Advancement of Science - provides tools to strengthen and diversify the science and technology workforce
International Women in Multiple Sclerosis - A supportive and inspirational community for women and minorities working in the field of MS, features
mentorship program
Enhancing the Diversity of Clinical Trial Populations - Guidance from the FDA on Eligibility Criteria, Enrollment Practices, and Trial Designs
MS Minority Research Engagement Partnership Network - a multi-stakeholder network that has come together to define and address the issue of racial/ethnic minority underrepresentation in MS research, features
Research Professionals Toolkit
The Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Center of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard provides guidance, tools, and webinars to improve diversity in clinical research
Project Implicit - Harvard University's non-profit organization to educate the public about hidden biases
Scientific Workforce Diversity Office - leads NIH’s effort to diversify the national scientific workforce and expand recruitment and retention, features National Research Mentoring Network
Society for Neuroscience - provides resources and professional opportunities for
Women in Neuroscience and
Diversity Initiatives to engage scientists of diverse backgrounds
Read more
Achieving diversity in Research - a collection of articles from the Nature group
Perceptions and Preferences Regarding Multiple Sclerosis Research Among Racial and Ethnic Groups (Int J MS Care, 2021).
Babcock, Linda and Laschever, Sara,
Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide, Princeton University Press, 2021.
Brown, Brené,
The gifts of imperfection, Random House, 2020.
Heim, Pat,
Hardball for Women, The Penguin Group, 2005.
Shillcutt M.D., Dr. Sasha K.,
Between Grit and Grace, Health Communications, Inc., 2020.