DEI Initiatives

BioscienceLA will use our role in the greater Los Angeles life sciences community to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by:

  • Investing in programs and initiatives that promote greater diversity and inclusion in the Los Angeles life sciences community

  • Bringing the life sciences community together for inclusive, open, and productive dialogue

  • Using our position of influence to stand up for change

As a catalyst for innovation, BioscienceLA seeks to enable diversity, amplify science, and accelerate collaboration. Visit our Diversity page for a list of resources & to learn more.


 

BioFutures Program

Competitive program to connect students from under-represented backgrounds with subsidized internships and career development programming

 
 

Leadership Catalyst Program

Informal advisory groups that help entrepreneurs and emerging leaders grow their functional and domain expertise through confidential peer advisory groups, executive coaching sessions, guest speakers, etc.

 
 

Summer Internship Experience

Integrated Los Angeles program that brings together diverse summer interns for educational, networking, and social events

 
 

People Strategy

Commitment to expand diversity of BioscienceLA Board of Directors, Advisory Boards, and Staff, while amplifying that approach for other local stakeholders

 
 

Organizational Support

Directed funding for external organizations and programs that support the BioscienceLA community vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion

 

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