Inclusion of diverse populations in genomic research and health services: Genomix workshop report

SS Mathew, J Barwell, N Khan, E Lynch… - Journal of Community …, 2017 - Springer
Clinical genetic services and genomic research are rapidly developing but, historically,
those with the greatest need are the least to benefit from these advances. This encompasses …

“A very big challenge”: a qualitative study to explore the early barriers and enablers to implementing a national genomic medicine service in England

B Friedrich, C Vindrola-Padros, AM Lucassen… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Background: The Genomic Medicine Service (GMS) was launched in 2018 in England to
create a step-change in the use of genomics in the NHS, including offering whole genome …

The challenges of the expanded availability of genomic information: an agenda-setting paper

P Borry, HB Bentzen, I Budin-Ljøsne, MC Cornel… - Journal of community …, 2018 - Springer
Rapid advances in microarray and sequencing technologies are making genotyping and
genome sequencing more affordable and readily available. There is an expectation that …

Focusing attention on ancestral diversity within genomics research: a potential means for promoting equity in the provision of genomics based healthcare services in …

ND Sirisena, VHW Dissanayake - Journal of Community Genetics, 2017 - Springer
Although we are well into the second decade after the completion of the International
Human Genome Project, genomic research has failed to fully represent the diverse ancestry …

Genomics for all in the 21st century?

MC Cornel, VL Bonham - Journal of Community Genetics, 2017 - Springer
As the field of genomics enters the second decade after the completion of the International
Human Genome Project, human genomics research is still far from reflective of the ancestral …

“This is my boy's health! Talk straight to me!” perspectives on accessible and culturally safe care among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients of clinical …

P Dalach, R Savarirayan, G Baynam… - International Journal for …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people do not enjoy equal access
to specialist health services that adequately meet their needs. Clinical genetics services are …

[HTML][HTML] Addressing underrepresentation in genomics research through community engagement

AA Lemke, ED Esplin, AJ Goldenberg… - The American Journal of …, 2022 - cell.com
The vision of the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is that people everywhere
will realize the benefits of human genetics and genomics. Implicit in that vision is the …

Indigenous peoples and genomics: starting a conversation

J Morgan, RR Coe, R Lesueur, R Kenny… - Journal of Genetic …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Compared to European ancestral groups, Indigenous Canadians are more likely to have
uninterpretable genome‐wide sequencing results due to non‐representation in reference …

Enhancing inclusion of diverse populations in genomics: A competence framework

SM Sharif, M Blyth, M Ahmed… - Journal of genetic …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Genomic knowledge and technology have developed rapidly over the last decade and
increased our capabilities to diagnose and manage rare diseases. However, current …

Indigenous genetics and rare diseases: harmony, diversity and equity

G Baynam, C Molster, A Bauskis, E Kowal… - … : Update and Overview, 2017 - Springer
Advances in our understanding of genetic and rare diseases are changing the face of
healthcare. Crucially, the global community must implement these advances equitably to …