Underrepresented populations in genomic research: a qualitative study of researchers' perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The lack of diversity in genomic data limits researchers' ability to investigate the relationships between genetic profiles, disease manifestations, and responses to new therapies. As a result, innovations in treatment could have potentially harmful effects on a significant portion of the population due to incomplete or inaccurate genomic data. In addition, the lack of harmonization in the use of population descriptors in genomic studies raises both ethical and scientific concerns regarding which descriptors should be used to study and recruit underrepresented populations. Therefore, understanding the factors contributing to the lack of diversity in genomic research is an urgent scientific, clinical, and public health priority. This study aims to explore the social and c

SUBMITTER: Omeranovic A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12001558 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature