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Mapping Human Population Diversity: Building a Trustworthy Resource for Genomics and Medicine (41:51)

Data Science for Health Equity

14 July 2026

Last Updated

1 January 2025

In this talk, Alice explored the critical need for diverse representation in genomic research and medicine. She discussed her work on mapping human population diversity, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in creating inclusive and trustworthy genomic resources. This session delves into the importance of diversity in genomic datasets, how to overcome biases, and the potential of data science to revolutionize the future of medicine.

Instructor

Alice Popejoy

Assistant Professor

Alice Popejoy, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Epidemiology Division of the Department of Public Health Sciences at the U...

Organisation

Data Science for Health Equity

Data Science for Health Equity (DSxHE) is a global community that brings together students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers dedicated to using data science to address and eliminate health disparities. Our mission is to foster an environment where interdisciplinary collaboration can flourish, leading to innovative solutions that promote health equity. Our main goals are to create community, raise awareness, improve individual practices, and influence institutional actions.