“…it is hard enough to advance the frontiers of science without having to simultaneously confront a mountain of prejudices. Every one of us has the responsibility to work to recognize and lessen those barriers lest the passion for science that drives many of our best and brightest diverse young scientist is extinguished, leading them to “choose” other careers. This tragedy still happens today to women, to LGBT people, to Latinos, African-Americans, and other talented people who are different in some way.”
Ben Barres, MD, PhD
The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist