The DNA Data We Have Is Too White
Smithsonian - 30-Apr-201887 percent of participants in worldwide genomics research of European descent. Disparity could p...
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CSO & Founder at Polaris Genomics Inc
Co-founder & Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Tshaka Cunningham, a graduate of Princeton University, received his PhD in molecular biology from Rockefeller University & completed his postdoctoral training at the Pasteur Institute in Paris, France. A leading voice in advocating for diversity & representation in the field of genomics, Tshaka is also a volunteer leader of non-profit STEM youth programming for underserved communities. He previously worked at the VA headquarters overseeing a large neurodegenerative disease research program, & also served as a subject matter expert for the VA’s Genomic Medicine Implementation Program. Motivated by the timely need for advancements in precision medicine while at the VA, Tshaka is dedicated to improving people’s lives through the power of genomics.
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Details last updated 19-Feb-2020
87 percent of participants in worldwide genomics research of European descent. Disparity could p...