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Use of Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry as Population Descriptors in Genomics Research

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will establish an ad hoc committee to conduct a study to review and assess existing methodologies, benefits, and challenges in the use of race and ethnicity and other population descriptors in genomics research. The report will describe best practices on the use of race, ethnicity, and genetic ancestry and other population descriptors in genetics and genomics research.

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Events

Use of Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry as Population Descriptors in Genomics Research - Report Release Webinar

  • March 17, 2023
  • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (EDT)
  • Webinar
  • Past

The Committee on the Use of Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry as Population Descriptors in Genomics Research will hold a webinar to discuss the newly released consensus study report. Members of the report...
Meetings

Use of Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry as Population Descriptors in Genomics Research - January Committee Call #2

  • January 13, 2023
  • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee met to discuss the report response to review.

Use of Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry as Population Descriptors in Genomics Research - January Committee Call #1

  • January 4, 2023
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee met to discuss the report response to review.

Use of Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry as Population Descriptors in Genomics Research - December Call

  • December 13, 2022
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee held a closed session to discuss report response to review.

Use of Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry as Population Descriptors in Genomics Research - November Call

  • November 2, 2022
  • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee met to discuss the report, conclusions, and recommendations.

Use of Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry as Population Descriptors in Genomics Research - October Call

  • October 20, 2022
  • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (EDT)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The committee met to discuss the report draft, conclusions, and recommendations.
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