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Wistar Inclusive Excellence

We are committed to fostering inclusive excellence and offer a welcoming environment with opportunities for all. Wistar employees are empowered to discover, thrive, and contribute to Wistar’s mission of developing breakthrough biomedical discoveries to improve the health of all communities worldwide.
Inclusive Excellence Spotlight

Read more about our latest initiatives, Wistar staff spotlights and stories on the next-gen scientists contributing to innovative discoveries.
Women & Science

The Women & Science Program is an initiative of The Wistar Institute that highlights the significant role played by women researchers throughout history. The program features contributions made by women scientists to biomedical research.
The Wistar Institute Land Acknowledgement

Wistar recognizes the Lenni-Lenape people as the original stewards of the lands on which we now stand.

Inclusive Excellence in Action

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE SERIES

The goal of the Inclusive Excellence Seminar series is to highlight the extraordinary work, research and experiences of scientists who advance innovation and inclusion in science.

Check out video recordings from previous events.

2023 Series
April 27, 2023
Inclusive Excellence Seminar Series Featuring Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi

Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi is the Associate Dean in the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Bottazzi, along with her partner Dr. Peter Hotez, were nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize for their work to develop and distribute COVID-19 vaccines to people around the world.

In The News

Friends and scientists reunite at The Wistar Institute
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Resources

Useful Tools

Below are helpful resources if you are new to Wistar or the Philadelphia area.

Embracing Inclusive Language

Below are guidelines to raise awareness, learning, and supporting the use of culturally sensitive terms and phrases.

Grants and Funding Opportunities

All grant and funding applications must go through the proper internal channels, and notify the Foundations contact and your lab’s Research Services Administrator to aid in the process.

Professional Associations
Would you like more information on Wistar Inclusive Excellence initiatives?

For more information about our Inclusive Excellence efforts, contact us at WI-IDE@wistar.org.

Inclusive Excellence Council Members