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Fantastic session on Addressing Racial Bias and Inequalities in Cancer Research hosted by @CR_UK & PRISM @TheCrick earlier today. Well done to panelists @DrAsanteAsare @faith_uwadiae @DrFuraha_Asani @dean_fennell and the wonderful @EstherMensah16 behind the scenes
a few points:
a few points:
On addressing the 'Broken Pipeline', @faith_uwadiae mentioned ringfenced funding for Black students, and the need for funders to reflect on where they recruit students. Not only targeting research-intensive RG uni's but also going to uni's with higher numbers of Black students.
"Black students are not only doing EDI work in institutions, but they're also doing great research." @DrAsanteAsare 
@DrFuraha_Asani echoed there is often resistance when discussing ringfenced funding for minoritised groups, while it could be reframed as reparative justice.
@DrFuraha_Asani echoed there is often resistance when discussing ringfenced funding for minoritised groups, while it could be reframed as reparative justice.
Ringfenced funding doesn't take away funding from other groups. Funders can do more to highlight & engage Black patients & students, in the same way they do with other groups e.g. Women in STEM. Increasing visibility inspires the next gen of students @faith_uwadiae @DrAsanteAsare
"Victims of racial bias are often asked about how to resolve the bias" 
@DrAsanteAsare doesn't miss those being biased should be held accountable and do more with the power THEY hold to address racist practices and resolve issues of racial bias.
@DrAsanteAsare doesn't miss those being biased should be held accountable and do more with the power THEY hold to address racist practices and resolve issues of racial bias.
There is a need for funders to commit to collecting better data on protected characteristics, make data publicly available & conduct intersectional analyses. Better measurement & fairer practices like double-blind reviews can help in the process of allocating of funds. (FA, DF)
Having mentors is important for navigating a research career. Black ECR's & academics often engage in mentorship work, but this shouldn't go unrecognised. Funders should do more to recognise this adds to your work and skill set as a well-rounded researcher @faith_uwadiae
On 'mentor fatigue': Mentoring isnt the sole responsibility of the (few) Black academics at institutions & labour should be redistibuted. It's within the funder's remit to support this & encourage non-Black academics to engage in networks supporting students earlier e.g. 6th form
On the importance of networking with other researchers: panelists discussed the need for transparency in institutions to know which networks even exist, speaking to academics at conferences, and utilising social media like Twitter to build networks with like-minded people.
Overall an excellent event. I'm glad @DrFuraha_Asani highlighted that discussing personal experiences of the Black academics on the panel doesn't serve to neglect other POC. Black people are too often shut down/expected to generalise when we bring up our specific experiences.
Maybe that was more than a few points 
anyway, tune in to @BlackinCancer week 11-17th October 2020!
Some resources mentioned during the panel discussion
I'm 'one of the 1.2%' and forever grateful for the impact of @LeadingRoutes Broken Pipeline report. https://twitter.com/TaraMcKay20/status/1303658489827520513?s=19
anyway, tune in to @BlackinCancer week 11-17th October 2020!Some resources mentioned during the panel discussion
I'm 'one of the 1.2%' and forever grateful for the impact of @LeadingRoutes Broken Pipeline report. https://twitter.com/TaraMcKay20/status/1303658489827520513?s=19
