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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Event Recording - Recording of the Report Release Briefing Available

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May 19, 2023

Researchers Need to Rethink and Justify How and Why Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry Labels Are Used in Genetics and Genomics Research, Says New Report

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Race, ethnicity, and ancestry labels are often used in genomics and genetics research to describe human genetic differences, which is misleading and inaccurate. Researchers and scientists who utilize genetic and genomic data should rethink and justify how and why they use these descriptors in their work.

Mar 14, 2023

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Event Recording - Recording of the Report Release Briefing Available

Researchers Need to Rethink and Justify How and Why Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry Labels Are Used in Genetics and Genomics Research, Says New Report