Inclusion of diverse populations in genomic research and health services: Genomix workshop report
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 low-income communities, including those from ethnic minority and indigenous backgrounds. The “Genomix” workshop at the...
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| author | Mathew, Savio S. Barwell, Julian Khan, Nasaim Lynch, Ella Parker, Michael Qureshi, Nadeem |
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| description | 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 low-income communities, including those from ethnic minority and indigenous backgrounds. The “Genomix” workshop at the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) 2016 conference offered the opportunity to consider possible solutions for these disparities from the experiences of researchers and genetic healthcare practitioners working with underserved communities in the USA, UK and Australia. Evident from the workshop and corresponding literature is that a multi-faceted approach to engaging communities is essential. This needs to be complemented by redesigning healthcare systems that improves access and raises awareness of the needs of these communities. At a more strategic level, institutions involved in funding research, commissioning and redesigning genetic health services also need to be adequately represented by underserved populations with intrinsic mechanisms to disseminate good practice and monitor participation. Further, as genomic medicine is mainstreamed, educational programmes developed for clinicians should incorporate approaches to alleviate disparities in accessing genetic services and improving study participation. |
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| spelling | nottingham-451172020-05-04T19:14:43Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/45117/ Inclusion of diverse populations in genomic research and health services: Genomix workshop report Mathew, Savio S. Barwell, Julian Khan, Nasaim Lynch, Ella Parker, Michael Qureshi, Nadeem 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 low-income communities, including those from ethnic minority and indigenous backgrounds. The “Genomix” workshop at the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) 2016 conference offered the opportunity to consider possible solutions for these disparities from the experiences of researchers and genetic healthcare practitioners working with underserved communities in the USA, UK and Australia. Evident from the workshop and corresponding literature is that a multi-faceted approach to engaging communities is essential. This needs to be complemented by redesigning healthcare systems that improves access and raises awareness of the needs of these communities. At a more strategic level, institutions involved in funding research, commissioning and redesigning genetic health services also need to be adequately represented by underserved populations with intrinsic mechanisms to disseminate good practice and monitor participation. Further, as genomic medicine is mainstreamed, educational programmes developed for clinicians should incorporate approaches to alleviate disparities in accessing genetic services and improving study participation. Springer 2017-10-31 Article PeerReviewed Mathew, Savio S., Barwell, Julian, Khan, Nasaim, Lynch, Ella, Parker, Michael and Qureshi, Nadeem (2017) Inclusion of diverse populations in genomic research and health services: Genomix workshop report. Journal of Community Genetics, 8 (4). pp. 267-273. ISSN 1868-6001 Inclusion; Diverse populations; Genomic research; Health services https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs12687-017-0317-5 doi:10.1007/s12687-017-0317-5 doi:10.1007/s12687-017-0317-5 |
| spellingShingle | Inclusion; Diverse populations; Genomic research; Health services Mathew, Savio S. Barwell, Julian Khan, Nasaim Lynch, Ella Parker, Michael Qureshi, Nadeem Inclusion of diverse populations in genomic research and health services: Genomix workshop report |
| title | Inclusion of diverse populations in genomic research and health services: Genomix workshop report |
| title_full | Inclusion of diverse populations in genomic research and health services: Genomix workshop report |
| title_fullStr | Inclusion of diverse populations in genomic research and health services: Genomix workshop report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Inclusion of diverse populations in genomic research and health services: Genomix workshop report |
| title_short | Inclusion of diverse populations in genomic research and health services: Genomix workshop report |
| title_sort | inclusion of diverse populations in genomic research and health services: genomix workshop report |
| topic | Inclusion; Diverse populations; Genomic research; Health services |
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