Episode 10: Diversity in Genetics

The increasing participation of African scientists and communities is changing the field of human genetics and genomics and leading to profound new insights. Global Health TV speaks with Charles Rotimi, President of the American Society of Human Genetics, at their recent conference in Los Angeles, USA, to discuss why diversity in genetics is so crucial. And Autria Godfrey speaks to Michael Bauer from the University of Arkansas and Neil Hanchard from the US National Human Genome Research Institute about why human genetics research needs to shift focus to increase diversity and improve health.