Advancing Equity and Inclusion in Microbiome Research and Training

ABSTRACT This article proposes ways to improve Bookends inclusion and training in microbiome science and advocates for resource expansion to improve scientific capacity across institutions and countries.Specifically, we urge mentors, collaborators, and decision-makers to commit to inclusive and accessible research and training that improves the quality of microbiome Multi Tool science and begins to rectify long-standing inequities imposed by wealth disparities and racism that stall scientific progress.