EDI Workshop | EDI Missteps: Solutions, Strategies and Successful Practices
In an effort to support D2R researchers in meaningfully incorporating the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) into their research design and research practice, the D2R EDI Community of Practice fortrainees is organizing an event to discuss and problem solve through common EDI mistakes in the context of RNA research. In this event, four speakers will share anecdotes on major EDI pitfalls they have encountered and strategies others can use to prevent them in the future. Together, we will discuss common pitfalls in a collaborative and low-pressure environment. Attendants should expect to leave with a set of tools to recognize EDI mistakes in the world of RNA therapeutics and how to best address those concerns.
Event Details
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 13 2026, from 5pm to 7:30pm
Location: This is an in-person event. It will take place in Arts 150.
Speakers
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Claude Bh茅rer | Assistant professor in the Department of Human Genetics and member of the D2R EDI Community of Practice for Professors and Research Staff
Nicole Palmour听| Academic Associate at the Centre of Genomics and Policy
Kate Bornais | PhD Candidate in Human Genetics and member of D2R EDI Community of Practice for Trainees
Kevin Slezak | M.Sc Student in Experimental Medicine and member of D2R EDI Community of Practice for Trainees
Moderators
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Benjamin Kaufman | PhD Candidate in Human Genetics and member of D2R EDI Community of Practice for Trainees
Alexander Chan听| M.Sc Student in Human Genetics and member of D2R EDI Community of Practice for Trainees
Mariloue Daudier| Senior Advisor, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion at D2R