Racial Disparities in Genomic Data Quality in Cancer - Impact and Potential Mitigation

Explore a 24-minute webinar presented by Dr. Daniel P. Wickland, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Informatics at Mayo Clinic, on racial disparities in genomic data quality for cancer research. Delve into the critical examination of differences in data quality between racial groups, focusing on germline and tumor exomes from ancestrally African and European patients in The Cancer Genome Atlas. Learn about the impact of lower sequencing depth for ancestrally African patients in multiple cancer types and the potential consequences for identifying genetic factors underlying cancer disparities. Gain insights into the importance of equitable data in both quantity and quality across racial groups for advancing cancer research and addressing health disparities. Discover potential mitigation strategies and earn PACE credits by watching this informative presentation on the Labroots platform.