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19 Nov, 4 tweets, 2 min read
Next plenary: More than just raising our voices: confronting injustices in patient care moderated by @ERamosSD! #NSGC20
Shawneequa Callier highlights some issues we've been discussing: lagging diversity w/i the scientific community which then translates to inequitable policies, guidelines and access. #NSGC20
SC highlights how as more patients were tested in diverse populations we were able to reduce the VUS rate for BRCA in non-White groups. #NSGC20
SC highlights the clinical implication of using racial categories in med. We need emphasis on diversity in leadership, AND data science/precision medicine tolls that will allow researchers to explore diverse & complex factors contributing to health outcomes/disparities. #NSGC20

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