Approaches to enable equitable psychiatric genetic research in Africa

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...

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Published in:Communications medicine 2024-10, Vol.4 (1), p.216-4, Article 216
Main Authors: Kalungi, Allan, Stein, Dan J., Okewole, Niran, Fatumo, Segun
Format: Article
Language:English
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Collaboration
Comment
Consortia
Drugs
Ethics
Evolution & development
Genetic diversity
Genetic research
Genomes
Genomics
Health risk assessment
Industrialized nations
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Mental depression
Mental disorders
Mental health
Post traumatic stress disorder
Psychiatric research
Psychosis
Researchers
Schizophrenia
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2730-664X
2730-664X
DOI:10.1038/s43856-024-00639-z