Establishing accountability by implementing measurable metrics to track and monitor DEI dynamics can ensure that it becomes central to an organization’s strategy.
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Kim, J.Y., Botto, E. What is hindering the drug development industry from achieving diversity, equity and inclusion in its workforce?. Nat Biotechnol 41, 878–879 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41587-023-01817-5
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