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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

John Cullen, Ph.D. As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora – ever better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.

The UR CTSI is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse research workforce furthers the translational research mission and empowers organizations to ask and answer the broadest, most innovative research questions. We are committed to fostering and supporting a workplace culture inclusive of people regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, marital status, age, physical abilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs or any other non-merit fact, so that all employees feel included, equal valued and supported.

Your comments and suggestions are welcome and will assist us in continuously improving our diversity initiatives.

John P. Cullen, Ph.D.
Professor of Clinical and Director of Diversity and Inclusion, UR CTSI

Health Equity Research

The UR CTSI’s Office of Health Equity Research aims to transform health and achieve equity through research.

Health Equity Research

Workforce Diversity

We offer mentoring, training and other resources to recruit and retain employees and students underrepresented in research.

Workforce Diversity

Research Diversity

We help researchers recruit health research participants who reflect the demographics of the general population.

Health Research Diversity

Resources

Recruitment and Hiring Guidance

Providing UR CTSI hiring managers with detailed best practices for creating inclusive job postings and guidance on sharing postings. Download the Recruitment and Hiring Guidance document.

Make Your Meetings and Events Inclusive

Learn best practices for hosting inclusive meetings – both big and small, in person or virtual – with our Inclusive Meeting Host Guide and download our Best Practices for Inclusive Events to get helpful guidelines and action items regarding scheduling and promoting events as well as providing accommodations.

Spotlight

Image showing a health salad with two types of dressing and tofu on the side as well as small hand weights, a bottle of water, and a measuring tape.

Deaf-to-Deaf Weight Loss Program Helps Participants Drop Pounds

In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, the UR CTSI's National Center for Deaf Health Research showed that a weight loss program designed by Deaf people for Deaf people works. Deaf sign language users who participated in the Deaf Weight Wise program lost an average of 12.5 pounds, and 62 percent of them lost a clinically meaningful amount of weight.

Read and watch more on the UR CTSI Stories blog.