Inclusion and Engagement of Underrepresented Populations in Genomics

The goal of this roundtable was to bring together genomic scientists and health disparities researchers who are actively involved in working with populations that are underrepresented in genomics. The objective was to have a collaborative brainstorming session to identify the scientific problems brought about by the lack of diverse ancestral populations in genomic research and the existing barriers that limit underrepresented populations from participating in genomics research and strategies to address those barriers. In addition, we will identify research opportunities to study health disparities in genomic and ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) science.

• 8:15 - 8:30 a.m. Introductions
  Vence Bonham, NHGRI
• 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. - Charge for the Day
  Eric Green, NHGRI
• 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. - "The Problem"
  The lack of ancestral diversity in genomic studies limits the potential of genomic science and medicine to benefit all populations.
  
  Eric Boerwinkle, The University of Texas Health Center at Houston
• 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. - Responses to "The Problem"
  
  Opening Comments:
  Rick Kittles, The University of Arizona College of Medicine
  Leslie Biesecker, NHGRI
  Carlos Bustamante, Stanford University School of Medicine
  
  Conversation moderated by Teri Manolio, NHGRI
• 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. - Responses to "The Problem" Discussion
• 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. - Break
• 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Barriers and Strategies to Enhance Inclusion and Engagement
  
  Presentations:
  Goldie Byrd, North Carolina A&T State University
  Bert Boyer, Center for Alaska Native Health Research at University of Alaska Fairbanks
  
  Opening Comments:
  Esteban G. Burchard, The University of California San Francisco Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine
  Peggy Pericak-Vance, The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
  Joon-Ho Yu, University of Washington Department of Pediatrics
  
  Conversation moderated by Chanita Hughes-Halbert, The Medical University of South Carolina
• 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. - Lunch
• 1:15 - 2:30 p.m. Health Disparities and Inequities Research Opportunities: ELSI and Translational Research
  
  Opening Comments:
  Carol Horowitz, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  Rick Kittles, The University of Arizona College of Medicine
  David Williams, Harvard School of Public Health
  
  Conversation moderated by Lawrence Brody, NHGRI
• 2:30 - 2:45 p.m. - Afternoon Break
• 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. - Health Disparities and Inequities Research Opportunities: Genomic Science
  
  Opening Comments:
  Kari North, The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health
  Carlos Bustamante,  (by telephone), Stanford University School of Medicine
  Margaret Pericak-Vance, The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
  Timothy Thornton, University of Washington School of Public Health
  
  Conversation moderated by Ebony Madden, NHGRI
• 3:45 - 4:00 p.m. - Closing Remarks
  Eric Green, NHGRI
  Vence Bonham, NHGRI