30/03/2026
A lack of diversity in genomics research is limiting progress in dementia diagnosis and treatment. Neil Ward, VP of PacBio EMEA, highlights how expanding representation in genetic datasets could improve diagnostic accuracy, reduce health inequalities and accelerate personalised approaches to care.
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Diagnosis of complex genetic diseases is a global challenge, but genomics research remains disproportionately focused on populations of European ancestry. Inclusive, diverse research could unlock the door to new therapies, says Neil Ward, VP of PacBio EMEA. Europeans make up less than 20% of the wor...