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