Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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en2SLGBTQIA+ voices in RNA research
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<p>As the global community marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia on May 17, it’s a timely moment to reflect on how research communities can make their environments, practices, and priorities more inclusive. Scientific excellence is inseparable from equity—and that includes listening to and uplifting 2SLGBTQIA+ voices within research. At D2R, where advancing RNA-based therapies is at the heart of our work, we recognize the need to foster inclusive spaces not only in the science we do but in the systems that support it.</p>Sat, 17 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000Mariloue Daudier1192 at /dna-to-rnaInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science
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<p>Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of women and girls in science and reaffirm our commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable research environment. At D2R, we recognize that <b>representation matters</b> – and we are proud to support the talented women who are pushing the boundaries of RNA therapeutics.</p>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000Mariloue Daudier1135 at /dna-to-rnaIn conversation with ethico-legal AI genomics expert Ma'n H. Zawati
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<p>We recently spoke with Ma'n H. Zawati, an Associate Professor at 鶹ýվ and the Research Director of the Centre of Genomics and Policy. He shared insights on his <a href="/dna-to-rna/">D2R</a>-funded research, discussing how AI can be used responsibly and ethically to identify genomic biomarkers. He also talked about the potential for personalized therapies and RNA research and the important ethical, legal and policy challenges that need to be addressed to ensure fair healthcare for everyone.</p>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000emily.cholette2@mcgill.ca1132 at /dna-to-rnaDefining Genetic Discrimination: Toward Equity in Healthcare and Research
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<p>We had a chance to sit down with Yann Joly, James 鶹ýվ Professor in the department of Human Genetics and a member of D2R’s Partner and Community Engagement Committee <a href="#Footnote1">[1]</a> to discuss his report titled <i>“A proposal for an inclusive working definition of genetic discrimination to promote a more coherent debate</i>” recently published in Nature Genetics. He shared insights into the proposed definition of genetic discrimination, its impact on healthcare, and recommendations for its consideration in research, particularly within D2R.</p>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:03:15 +0000Emily Cholette959 at /dna-to-rna