Belonging and Opportunity in Research
Belonging in Research
Our values of opportunity, fairness, representation, and belonging are core principles that underpin the research mission of University of Utah Health. As Associate Vice President for Research at U of U Health, I am committed to improving human health by advancing knowledge and transforming clinical practice, and driving this mission forward in an environment that ensures fair access, promotes equal opportunity, and fosters belonging within the research enterprise.
We believe that groups with varied backgrounds make better decisions, that the presence of identifiable role models encourages participation across communities, and that welcoming environments enhance well-being for all.
For these reasons and more, we aim to:
• Foster a just culture in which opportunity, fairness, representation, and belonging are valued and continually advanced
• Promote scholarship on health disparities.
• Optimize recruitment and enhance retention and success of all trainees, staff, and faculty
We are working toward these goals by:
• Developing and implementing a strategy for belonging in the research enterprise
• Integrating these priorities throughout both the research strategy and the U of U Health strategy
• Supporting work that promotes these values within each department and unit of U of U Health