Championing Genetic Diversity with Joyce Tung, 23andMe

Empowering individuals with direct access to their genetic information is crucial for both personal health management and advancing equitable research. 

In this episode, Joyce Tung, Vice President of Research for 23andMe, discusses the importance of diverse genetic research, highlighting the need to move beyond studies predominantly focused on people of European ancestry. She explains that because biological insights can vary across populations, inclusive research is vital for ensuring that advancements in genetic knowledge benefit everyone. 23andMe is actively addressing this disparity through partnerships with community-serving groups, such as the Morehouse School of Medicine, to promote research participation across diverse communities. Joyce also shares that the company is also leveraging its large database to uncover important health associations, such as recent findings on sickle cell trait across different ancestries. 

Tune in and learn how the company's direct-to-consumer approach is transforming healthcare by empowering individuals to manage their own health data and choices!

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Connect with and follow Joyce Tung on LinkedIn.

Discover more about 23andMe on LinkedIn and their website.

Read 23andMe’s depression report here.

Learn more about 23andMe’s article on sickle cell trait here.