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Area of Science:

  • Genomics
  • Population Genetics
  • Bioethics

Background:

  • African populations are significantly under-represented in global genomic databases.
  • Africa harbors immense human genetic diversity due to its history of migration, admixture, and environmental exposures.
  • Current genomic data poorly reflects the variation across Africa's diverse ethnolinguistic groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To increase the representation of African genetic diversity in global datasets.
  • To enrich genomic databases with data from under-represented African populations.
  • To advance genomic research and enable precision medicine in Africa and globally.

Main Methods:

  • The Assessing Genetic Diversity in Africa (AGenDA) project identified under-represented groups across nine African countries.
  • Human whole-genome sequencing was performed on selected participants.
  • Community engagement, ethics approvals, legal compliance, and a common governance framework were established.

Main Results:

  • The AGenDA project successfully implemented a research framework in challenging environments.
  • African investigators led the project, making key decisions on data sharing.
  • Processes for ethical and legal compliance were navigated.

Conclusions:

  • AGenDA demonstrates a commitment to inclusive genomic research.
  • The project is a significant step towards equitable African representation in genomics.
  • This work will contribute to advancing precision medicine for Africa and the world.