4576 Driving Research: An Interdisciplinary, Vibrant, Engaged Network (DRIVEN)

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: We focus on the following mission aligned activities centered upon optimizing the culture around inclusion, equity and diversity in the clinical and translational research faculty at UAB: To identify, support and promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) faculty award recognition and leadership program participation locally, Antenna Adaptor regionally and nationallyTo identify, support and promote senior faculty representation on DEI-focused regional, national, and international scientific advisory committees of foundation, professional society and federal programsTo identify opportunities and support CROSSTOWN the development of competitive DEI-focused foundation, professional society and federal grant applicationsTo support the academic advancement, promotion and tenure among DRIVEN communityTo sponsor and convene professional development and social activities for the DRIVEN community.