Increasing diversity in the collective of researchers

The Data Science for Diverse Scholars in Down Syndrome Research (DS3) course is a training program in data sciences working to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the INCLUDE Project and in Down syndrome research community.

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Training the next generation of Down syndrome researchers

Our mission is to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in the Down syndrome research field by training scholars of diverse background in data science and bioinformatics.

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Making Data Science Accessible for Everyone

We envision a diverse community of researchers that leverage data science and bioinformatics to drive discoveries that will extend the lifespan and improve the health of all people with Down syndrome.

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