CGER Outreach Program
The scientific enterprise as a whole severely lacks researchers of color, especially Black scientists, which extends to the genome editing field. The lack of representation is particularly salient in a field with profound ethical ramifications—diverse voices should be heard at all stages of scientific work, from initial research to real-world translation. To ensure that the field continues to devote attention to conditions impacting minority groups, and for that attention to be thoughtful, it will be important for scientists of color to be present in the rooms where decisions are being made.
A pipeline for diverse talent
We hope to spark excitement about CRISPR in students from non-dominant groups, especially Black scholars, with the goal of bringing more students of color into genome editing and related fields.
