The Department of Biochemistry recognizes equity, diversity and inclusion as core values that promote excellence in all that we do. Increasingly, our faculty, staff and student populations reflect the rich diversity of Toronto and Canada. We encourage all applications to our programs as we value diverse thought, backgrounds, and perspectives.The department supports and values a healthy, professional work and learning environment where all are treated fairly and with respect, and recognizes the importance of personal wellness and work-life integration in achieving the full potential of all members of our community.
A departmental WIDE Committee has been established to ensure that we:
- Embrace WIDE in our goal to sustain our excellence in teaching, research and service
- Support a healthy learning and work environment for all members of our department
- Provide WIDE training opportunities for all members of our community to address issues of unconscious bias
- Incorporate the principles of WIDE in our recruitment and career advancement practices with regards to faculty, staff and students
- Ensure the makeup of our committees and decision-making bodies is inclusive and reflects the diversity of our department
- Engage widely within the University of Toronto and broader communities to promote education and employment opportunities within our department
WIDE Committee Members (2019/20/21)
- Nana Lee
- Ahlia Khan-Trottier
- Kate Lee
- Reinhart Reithmeier
- Alex Palazzo (2019-2020)
- Student Lead: Heather Lau
Student Team
- Heather Lau
- Mikaela Palandra
- Alison Mao
- Amy Wu
- Zaky Hassan
- Katrina Mekhail
- Yingke Liang
- Elaine Thai
- Jan Falguera (2019)
Articles and Resources Provided by Student Team
For more information about WIDE/EDI at the University of Toronto and Faculty of Medicine please refer to the following resources:
- U of T Statement on Equity, Diversity and Excellence: http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Assets/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets/Policies/PDF/ppdec142006.pdf
- U of T Statement on Prohibited Discrimination and Harassment: – http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/Assets/Governing+Council+Digital+Assets/Policies/PDF/ppmar311994.pdf
- FoM Diversity and Inclusion Website: https://medicine.utoronto.ca/inclusion-and-diversity
- FoM Strategic Plan Direction on Achieving “Excellence Through Equity” https://medicine.utoronto.ca/academic-strategic-plan-overview-domains-enablers#equity
Unconscious Bias Training Online (GROVO)
Wellness Links:
- SGS Wellness Services
- Health and Wellness at U of T – access of individual, group, and drop-in psychotherapy
- My Student Support Program App
- Graduate Conflict Resolution Centre
- Good to Talk – crisis hotline for postsecondary students in Ontario
Wellness and Positive Spaces:
- Yoga, meditation and mindfulness
- UTM Mindfulness Walks (UT to UTM shuttle)
- Hart House Farm – holds low-cost excursions to the farm throughout the year. *Events are posted through the FB page.
- University of Toronto Outing Club – rediscover the great outdoors! Cabin, climbing and hiking trips.
- Office of Diversity and Inclusion
- Indigenous Student Services
- Sexual Gender and Diversity Office
- Centre for Women and Trans People
- Student Groups:
Indigenous Resources:
Acknowledgement of Traditional Land
We wish to acknowledge this land on which the University of Toronto operates. For thousands of years it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.