Bridging the Gap In Neuroscience & African Ancestry

America’s First African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Initiative

Research shows that African Americans are

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More likely to experience serious mental health problems than people of European decent

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More likely to develop Alzheimer’s Disease

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More likely to experience premature birth rates and infant deaths

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Higher in suicide rates in children under 13

Research in neuroscience has been limited by a lack of diversity

For example, 81% of large-scale genomic datasets are of European descent, even though this group makes up less than 16% of the world population.

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The potential knowledge gained through this research will help not just individuals of African ancestry, but will also help all people. It’s by studying the most complex representatives of genetic diversity in the context of the human brain that we will ultimately understand how to customize therapy and maximize the effectiveness of treatments.

Daniel R. Weinberger, M.D.

CEO & Director, Lieber Institute for Brain Development

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