Table 3:
Recommendations to bridge the gaps in genomic research in resource poor regions82
| Increase representation of resource poor countries in genomic research | |
|---|---|
| Funders | Include resource poor countries in large funding announcements Focused studies engaging diverse populations in the regions Fund community engagement efforts and community based participatory research |
| Researchers | Shift in focus from replication to discovery studies Prioritize community engagement and community based participatory research Collaborations with researchers in the diaspora Include ethical, legal, and social implications in genomic research Focus on larger studies where complex traits can be investigated Design culturally sensitive studies |
| Regional government, public and private sectors | Increase funding for genomic research by home countries Provide infrastructure for genomic research and testing Consider public-private partnerships to advance genomic research Provide training opportunities Focus on large campaigns educating the population on genomic research Develop more tools to interrogate population specific genomes |
| Improve access to genomic services | |
| Funders | Requirement from funders to include diverse population in studies Funding and support for investigators in Western countries working in poor resource regions |
| Researchers | Ensure return of results and genetic counselling to participants Design implementation studies to integrate genomic research in clinical setting |
| Regional government, public and private sectors | Ensure that majority of the population have access to genomic services Build expertise and infrastructure for genetic counselling and return of results Fund training initiatives for specialists in genomic research Policies to include genetic testing in national and private health insurance schemes61 |