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. 2023 Mar 2;186(5):894-898.
doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.01.008. Epub 2023 Jan 31.

Trustworthiness matters: Building equitable and ethical science

Jenny Reardon  1 , Sandra Soo-Jin Lee  2 , Sara Goering  3 , Stephanie M Fullerton  4 , Mildred K Cho  5 , Aaron Panofsky  6 , Evelynn M Hammonds  7
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Trustworthiness matters: Building equitable and ethical science

Jenny Reardon et al. Cell. .

Abstract

Trustworthy science requires research practices that center issues of ethics, equity, and inclusion. We announce the Leadership in the Equitable and Ethical Design (LEED) of Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEM) initiative to create best practices for integrating ethical expertise and fostering equitable collaboration.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declaration of interests The authors declare no competing interests.

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Figure 1.
Figure 1.. LEED Process
Process for developing, refining, and revising LEED Practices.
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