
March 2, 2021
University implements diversity, equity and inclusion training
The courses will teach new concepts, broaden perspectives and provide the campus community with a common set of terms.
The Department of Genetics is committed to achieving excellence through equity. We recognize that diversity in our Faculty, Staff and Trainees is essential; it is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation and thus critical for achieving excellence. We therefore strive to create an inclusive community where differences in identity, culture, background, experience, status, and abilities are valued, and all individuals are respected. Diversity of ideas, experiences, and viewpoints creates the rich matrix necessary to achieve the mission of the department.
Monday, April 19 5:00pm-9:00pm |
Health Care Safe Zone TrainingHealth Care Safe Zone is a four-hour alternative to Standard Safe Zone that similarly introduces concepts, terminology and resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. Register here. |
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Thursday, April 22 8:00am-10:30am |
Unconscious BiasExplores unintended/implicit bias and introduces foundational concepts that are necessary to additional engagement with DEI-related topics and issues. Register here. |
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Thursday, April 29 1:00pm-5:00pm |
Standard Safe Zone TrainingThe Standard Safe Zone is a four-hour training is designed to introduce concepts, terminology and resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. There is a short intermission about half way through. Register here. |
March 2, 2021
The courses will teach new concepts, broaden perspectives and provide the campus community with a common set of terms.
November 9, 2020
This page offers insights into the form and construction of an effective diversity statement.
November 2, 2020
Department of Genetics faculty are encouraged to participate in The Groundwater Approach: Building a practical understanding of structural racism," an informational webinar presentation on the nature and impact of structural racism.
October 27, 2020
Faculty, staff, and students from the UNC Department of Genetics and the Curriculum in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB) came together to participate in the 2020 SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science) Virtual Conference held October 19-24, 2020.
October 16, 2020
The PROMISE Study is a multi-site collaboration between UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University. PROMISE seeks to address the widespread under-representation (UR) in the biomedical (behavioral and biomedical health related) research workforce, including underrepresentation of several racial/ethnic groups.
October 14, 2020
In this week's update, UNC Health CEO Dr. Wesley Burks provides an update on the system's work to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture, highlights the recent DEI survey, the work of the System Executive DEI Council, and some immediate actions already underway.
September 22, 2020
Third-year Neuroscience graduate student Nancy Sey has been selected to present at the 2020 Virtual World Congress of Psychiatric Genetics during the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in Action (IDEA) Plenary Session.
September 3, 2020
Dr. Lisa Tarantino (Associate Professor, Department of Genetics) has been named the Faculty Director of the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program (BBSP), effective August 1, 2020.