Academy Provides Recommendations to NIH on Strategic Plan for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
04/06/2022 - In response to the National Institutes of Health Office of Evaluation, Performance, and Reporting's request for information "Inviting Comments and Suggestions on a Framework for the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility," the Academy focused on the following recommendations:
- Generate clinical evidence to improve generalizability of clinical trials
- Invest in diversity and research for future iterations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- Support health equity
- Support researchers from underrepresented backgrounds
In addition, the Academy highlighted its own strategic plan and opportunities for collaboration with member interest groups and national health organizations.