Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Lund Stem Cell Center
Creating an open, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming research environment for all
Diversity leads to better science. Different perspectives and approaches promote discussion, sparking the creativity needed to generate the discoveries of tomorrow.
At Lund Stem Cell Center (SCC), we believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential for scientific excellence and forms the basis of a successful and supportive academic research environment. We recognize the importance of cultivating a welcoming, diverse, and integrative research environment and continually explore ways to improve our scientific community.
Our newly established Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee is tasked with developing and implementing initiatives that promote EDI principles and practices within our network. This includes creating educational activities and resources designed to increase awareness and understanding of EDI among our peers and provide an open forum for dialogue and the exploration of topics related to these issues.
Together, we strive to foster a culture that values and respects all perspectives and backgrounds; one based on collaboration and trust, where everyone can contribute and have their voice heard. We also remain committed to encouraging diversity in our recruitment and hiring practices and in sustaining a culture of belonging among our members and the wider scientific community.
Only in doing so, can we create a truly open, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all our staff, members, students, and partners.
About the EDI Committee:
The EDI Committee at Lund Stem Cell Center was formed in 2020, spearheaded by Professor Malin Parmar. In 2022, the committee expanded to include a range of members from a diverse set of roles, backgrounds, and research disciplines.
EDI Committee Members:
Nicholas Leigh , Principal Investigator
Sofie Mohlin, Principal Investigator
Abigail Altman, PhD student
Alexis Luis, SCC Communications Officer
Claire McKay, SCC Research Coordinator
Diahann Atacho, Postdoctoral Researcher
Els Mansell, Postdoctoral Researcher
Franziska Olm, Postdoctoral Researcher
Iran Augusto Silva, PhD student
Jenny Hansson, Principal Investigator
Leal Oburoglu, Postdoctoral Researcher
Malin Parmar, Principal Investigator
Niels-Bjarne Woods, Principal Investigator
Nika Gvazava, PhD student
Pia Johansson, Cell and Gene Therapy Core Facility Coordinator
Vivien Horvath, Postdoctoral Researcher
Xiaojie Xian, Research Engineer