Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Our lab is committed to enhancing diversity, fostering a sense of belonging, and fighting for equity in our institutions. We acknowledge the pervasiveness of institutional racism and other forms of oppression such as sexism in the sciences and our society. We understand the need to actively address our complacency in its perpetuation. Margarete forms part of the DEI faculty committee within the Department of Molecular Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital and encourages lab members to contribute towards the implementation of its mission and vision. In addition, Margarete actively participates in the two important initiatives listed below:

  • In Peru, only 30% of researchers identify as women. To tackle this difficult challenge, the National Council on Science, Technology and Technological Innovation has established a special committee for the advancement of women in science. Our goal is to develop policies, programs and collaborations that help bridge the gender gap in STEM and encourage the participation of women and girls in science. Visit our page here.

  • Research Experience for Peruvian Undergraduates (REPU) is a community of professionals who possess a highly collaborative spirit and who are committed to the development of technological and scientific capacity in Peru. Through this community, we complement the education of talented Peruvian undergraduate students by organizing scientific research internships in the best institutions in the world, as well as other activities that promote their professional development. By pairing interns with Peruvian PhD researchers or postdoctoral fellows in their host institution, our mentorship model is centered around representation. REPU has trained >100 students and helped them gain admission to graduate and PhD programs after completing their internship!