PNIRS Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and InclusionNovember 2023 The primary mission of the PNIRS is to foster advancements in the field of psychoneuroimmunology by providing a forum for communication, education, training, and collaboration among a diverse community of scientists from around the globe. We recognize that this goal is impossible without a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). EDI is vital to the success of psychoneuroimmunology and of the PNIRS. Our society has contributed to decades of scientific advancement, and a great deal of this research has been aimed at understanding the biological underpinnings of health disparities in under-represented and minority populations. Furthermore, psychoneuroimmunology is an immensely complex field that cannot be understood from only one viewpoint. The impact of our efforts increases exponentially by the inclusion of a diverse array of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Therefore, we continue to take deliberate action towards a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive field. PNIRS is committed to make EDI part of everything we do through:
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