The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute is an independent
non-pro t with the mission of applying stem cells to accelerate treatments and cures
for the major diseases of our time. In addition to world-class biomedical research,
NYSCF has also pioneered the integration of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
(DEIB) into its activities.
In her talk, Dr. Raeka Aiyar, Vice President of Scienti c & DEIB Outreach, will discuss
scienti c and technological advances by NYSCF in leveraging cell culture automation
to create diverse stem cell biobanks and enable population-scale disease modeling.
She will also describe the broad range of activities NYSCF applies to its programs to
confront systemic discrimination, and present actionable strategies to create more
diverse, inclusive, and equitable environments where all scientists can feel a sense of
belonging and thrive.