Greater Genetic Diversity is Needed in Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Models - 2023

Explore a 42-minute lecture from the Medical and Population Genetics Primer series at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Delivered by Ralda Nehme and Lindy Barrett from the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research, this talk focuses on the critical need for increased genetic diversity in human pluripotent stem cell models. Gain insights into complex trait genetics, human genetic variation, and cutting-edge DNA sequencing methods. Designed for a wide audience including research technicians, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and established investigators new to the field, this session offers an in-depth introduction to key principles in medical and population genetics. Part of a weekly series, this lecture contributes to a broader understanding of how genetics relates to human populations and disease.