Making science accessible for blind and low‐vision people, and those with diverse needs DOI Open Access
Jessica G Borger

Immunology and Cell Biology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 102(5), С. 308 - 314

Опубликована: Май 1, 2024

The May-June 2024 issue of Immunology & Cell Biology contains an Futures Special Feature on Disability Inclusion in Science. Diverse groups do better science, yet individuals with disabilities face barriers to accessing education and opportunities within scientific disciplines. Monash Sensory Science program, led by Professor Jamie Rossjohn legally blind artist residence Dr Erica Tandori, has transformed the accessibility for those blindness, low vision diverse needs (BLVDN) experience biomedical data visualization through form multisensory communication. Exhibition, first hosted 2018 support University Australian Research Council, utilizes tactile multimodal artworks, interactive displays science books BLVDN participants. In this Feature, scientists researchers involved 2023 Autoimmunity Exhibition discuss novel models designed improve understanding complex autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, celiac disease, psoriasis type 1 diabetes. This aims inform inclusive teaching immunology raise discussions how access all our institutions.

Язык: Английский

Advancing equity and inclusion in healthcare and STEMM: an immunological call to action DOI Open Access
Jessica G Borger

Immunology and Cell Biology, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 103(3), С. 228 - 233

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Scientists and researchers represent a broad diversity of genders, races, abilities, emphasising the importance intersectionality in healthcare STEMM. However, with come systemic barriers that must be addressed to achieve equity inclusion. Overcoming these challenges is essential enrich scientific discovery drive medical progress. This Special Feature Immunology & Cell Biology on "Advancing Equity Inclusion Healthcare: an immunological call action" highlights key entry retention underrepresented minorities We also examine individual, institutional changes needed ensure fuels innovation solutions are as dynamic inclusive they seek address.

Язык: Английский

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Making science accessible for blind and low‐vision people, and those with diverse needs DOI Open Access
Jessica G Borger

Immunology and Cell Biology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 102(5), С. 308 - 314

Опубликована: Май 1, 2024

The May-June 2024 issue of Immunology & Cell Biology contains an Futures Special Feature on Disability Inclusion in Science. Diverse groups do better science, yet individuals with disabilities face barriers to accessing education and opportunities within scientific disciplines. Monash Sensory Science program, led by Professor Jamie Rossjohn legally blind artist residence Dr Erica Tandori, has transformed the accessibility for those blindness, low vision diverse needs (BLVDN) experience biomedical data visualization through form multisensory communication. Exhibition, first hosted 2018 support University Australian Research Council, utilizes tactile multimodal artworks, interactive displays science books BLVDN participants. In this Feature, scientists researchers involved 2023 Autoimmunity Exhibition discuss novel models designed improve understanding complex autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, celiac disease, psoriasis type 1 diabetes. This aims inform inclusive teaching immunology raise discussions how access all our institutions.

Язык: Английский

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