"It's what makes us unique": Indigenous Australian perspectives on genetics research to improve comorbid mental and chronic disease outcomes.
Bushra Farah NasirRitwika VinayagamKym RaePublished in: Current medical research and opinion (2022)
Indigenous Australians are under-represented in pharmacogenomics research despite well-documented epidemiological research demonstrating that Indigenous people globally experience greater risk of developing certain chronic diseases and more severe disease progression. Positive outcomes from this study highlight the importance of not only involving Indigenous participants, but providing leadership and governance opportunities for future genetics research.