We are Genomics England and our vision is to create a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare. Introducing our refreshed podcast identity: Behind the Genes, previously known as The G Word. Join us every fortnight, where we cover everything from the latest in cutting-edge research to real-life stories from those affected by rare conditions and cancer. With thoughtful conversations, we take you behind the science. You can also tune in to our Genomics 101 explainer series which breaks down complex terms in under 10 minutes.
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Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
"Biomedical datasets are biased towards Western white rich men typically. This means that historically underserved groups are less likely to be represented in the data."
Today on The G Word, Maxine Mackintosh, the Programme Lead for Diverse Data at Genomics England, is joined by Alisha Davies from Public Health Wales and the Alan Turing Institute, and Brieuc Lehmann, from UCL, and both of whom are involved in the data science for Health Equity community.
They discuss the role of data and data science in promoting and improving health equity. They also talk about the lack of representation and diversity in genome research and how and why this must change.