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  • Grant Abstract

    Center on American Indian and Alaska Native Genomic Research

    American Indian and Alaska Native concerns about genomic research have, in a very real sense, been foundational in ethical, legal, and social implications scholarship. Sadly, many of these issues…
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    Information Conference on the Human Genome Project

    This project is an Information Conference on the Human Genome Project: The Challenges and Impact of Human Genome Research for Minority Communities. This two day conference is designed primarily for…
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    Developing Educational Approaches for Mexican-Americans

    Hispanics are the most rapidly growing ethnic group in the U.S. There are 35 million Hispanics in the U.S., including 20 million Mexican- Americans. This represents 12.5% and 7.3% of the total U.S.…
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    A Paradox of Genetic Research: Race, Ethnicity & Disease

    The goal of this revised proposal is to illuminate the relationships between genetic researchers and racial/ethnic groups. Specifically, it seeks to understand how and why investigators link genetic…
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    Genetic Research and the Navajo Nation: Context of and Attitudes to the Moratorium

    The Navajo Nation placed a moratorium on genetic research studies in 2002, yet the tribe has high rates of genetic diseases and disorders. Historical distrust, fears of exploitation, and limited…
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    African American Haplotype Map Engagement and Follow-up

    This is a proposal for undertaking community engagement, donor collection, and follow-up in four predominantly African American towns in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The precise four towns…
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    Increasing AIAN Research Engagement through a Culturally Adapted Ethics Training

    American Indian and Alaska Natives (AIAN) face glaring health disparities, and AIAN-specific research lags behind other racial and ethnic data in addressing AIAN health concerns. Engaging AIAN…
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    Factors Influencing Access and Utilization of Genetic Prenatal Care Services Among Women from Underserved Populations

    Prenatal genetic services have expanded at an extraordinary pace over the past 4 years with the development of fetal genome sequencing using cell-free placental DNA in maternal serum. Some…
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    Outcomes of Cx26 Testing in Deaf/Hard of Hearing Adults

    Genetic testing for deafness is now a reality with the identification of Connexin 26 (Cx26, GJB2) as a cause of up to 50% of nonsyndromic sensorineural deafness. Because deafness is viewed as a…
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    Behavioral Epigenetics in Children: Exploring the Social and Ethical Implications of Translation

    This Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) will prepare the candidate to become an interdisciplinary ELSI researcher with a high-quality, independently funded research program exploring the…