The ACTS Translational Science 2021 Conference featured a number of great talks on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).  We are pleased and encouraged that DEI was a prominent focus at this national conference and we hope this sparks institutional and department level conversations and initiatives.

First, Consuelo Wilkins, MD MSCI gave the opening plenary on Clinical and Translational Research’s Role in Tackling Health Inequities.

Other talks/panel discussions included:

• Diversity in the Ivory: Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum for Research in Clinical and Translational Science

• Diversity and Inclusion in Translational Science: Success Stories and Lessons Learned

• The Intersection of Precision Medicine and Health Equity in Combating COVID-19

• Strategies to Increase Diversity in Early-Stage Product Development and Small Businesses

• Growing a Diverse Team Through Training Opportunities and Community Partnerships to Increase Diversity in Research Participation

• COVID as a Window into Health Equity

• Broadly Engaged Team Science: Building Trust with Diverse Groups

The closing plenary was presented by Sandro Galea, PhD, on Data, Social Determinants, and Decision Making (in a Time of COVID-19).