Disability Identity, Inclusivity & Representation in Research
Anjali Forber-Pratt, Ph.D.
Director of Research
American Association on Health and Disability
Pioneers in Biomedical Research Seminar
Disability Identity, Inclusivity & Representation in Research
Date: Feb. 14, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
About this Seminar
This talk will highlight the importance of disability inclusivity and representation in all aspects of research. Disability should not be an afterthought and can strengthen research. Dr. Forber-Pratt will discuss key aspects of disability from an equity framework, including disability identity development, intersectionality, and designing research with intentionality.
Additional Details
This is a free event hosted by the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and co-sponsored by the institute's Center for Human Neuroscience Research. The Pioneers in Biomedical Research Seminar Series, which runs annually from September to May, has featured leading biomedical researchers from throughout the country since the program began in 2012. The lectures are also open to all members of the Virginia Tech community including graduate students, undergraduates, faculty, and staff, as well as the public.