All of Us communications director Alyssa Cotler spoke to Clinical Informatics News about the program's efforts to recruit participants from populations that have been historically underrepresented in biomedical research.
Data on many health conditions are limited by the small pool of people who have participated in biomedical research. All of Us intends to enlarge and broaden that pool. (Subscription needed to view video)
Dr. Julie K. Wood of the American Academy of Family Physicians explains why she and her organization support the All of Us Research Program.
Dave Chesla and Cheryl Johnson of All of Us partner Spectrum Health joined Fox 17's "Morning Mix" to discuss the program, its goals, and what participants can expect.
"It is a big commitment," said Kathy Ko Chin, president and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum. "But if we are not a part [of contributing], we are not relevant," Chin told the Northwest Asian Weekly.
"Unless we ensure that underrepresented groups are no longer underrepresented, we will continue to see the fruits of new health research only provide benefit to the people that are represented in the research, with many others left out."
WRBC Alabama spoke with Drs. Betty Key and Mercy Mumba, All of Us investigators at the University of Alabama.
The Chicago Tribune interviews Dr. Joyce Ho of Northwestern University on her work with the All of Us Research Program.
Dr. Elena Rios of the National Hispanic Medical Association explains the All of Us Research Program's commitment to diversity.
Brad Ozenberger, program director for the All of Us Data and Research Center, discusses goals for the genome centers.