Approaches to enable equitable psychiatric genetic research in Africa
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: African populations are currently underrepresented in global psychiatric genetics research. Here, we highlight the importance of conducting psychiatric genetics research in Africa, key issues which have hindered such research, and ongoing initiatives and strategies to overcome these issues. Kalungi et al. highlight the underrepresentation of African populations in psychiatric genetic research. They advocate for strategic investments, capacity building, and collaboration to empower African scientists and institutions, emphasizing community engagement and ethical considerations for robust and culturally sensitive research in Africa.
Source: Communications Medicine
Institutions: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, Makerere University, Medical Research Council, Uganda Virus Research Institute, South African Medical Research Council, University of Cape Town, University of Cambridge, Queen Mary University of London
Language: English
Subfield: Genetics
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,490
OpenAlex ID: W4403763288