Genomics is increasingly becoming an integral component of health research and clinical
care. The perceived difficulties associated with genetic research involving Aboriginal and …

While human genetic research promises to deliver a range of health benefits to the
population, genetic research that takes place in Indigenous communities has proven …

In health and medical research, guidelines are a set of statements and recommendations,
whereby experts or stakeholders assess published literature to generate practical advice for …

What does all this mean for indigenous health research? There are two pertinent lessons to
learn from recent events. First, genomics is here to stay, with increasing numbers of …

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 …

Genetics is at the forefront of medical research, but it is rarely used in Indigenous health
research projects. This discussion paper is the outcome of the first ever national discussion …

Genetics is at the forefront of medical research, but it is rarely used in Indigenous health
research projects. This discussion paper is the outcome of the first ever national discussion …

Abstract The Australian Government recognises an obligation to ensure that Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islanders (Australia's First Peoples) are included in the integration of genomics …

The question of who benefits from publicly funded genomics is also important. One of the
basic principles of public health is equity–health for all, not just those who are relatively well …

Human Genome Diversity Project (HGDP) is a program of mass sampling of Indigenous
peoples and other isolated populations, presently being conducted by teams of molecular …