DR. IMOGEN COE SESSION DESCRIPTION: Research is typically conducted in organizational and disciplinary cultures that reflect the structural and systemic racism, sexism, ableism and homophobia present in society. Research cultures continue to be constrained by the myth of meritocracy which limits inclusion and stifles creativity. To move towards research cultures that reflect inclusive excellence we must address the structural inequities, have courage to to challenge the status quo and be intentional about developing strategies that attract, retain, support and promote the widest breadth of research, talent and ideas. This talk will discuss building the toolkit for change and suggest actions that individuals or institutions can take towards sustainable inclusive excellence in research.