Challenges and recommendations in establishing national human diversity genomic projects

Oleksyk T.K.; Wolfsberger W.W.; Chhugani K.; Huang Y.-N.; Pokrytiuk V.; Shchubelka K.; Zelikovsky A.; Pasaniuc B.; Jinga V.; Bucur O.; Edmunds S.C.; Guio H.; Lombard Z.; Henn B.M.; Lobiuc A.; Levitchi A.; Ciorba D.; Bostan V.; Munteanu V.; Gordeev V.; Schaaf C.P.; Hoh B.-P.; Moreno Estrada A.; Covasa M.; Dimian M.; Kairov U.; Pak V.M.; Seow S.W.; Chiang C.W.K.; Nepolo E.; Pellegrini M.; Hamdi Y.; Abedalthagafi M.S.; Mulder N.J.; Mooney J.; Sanchez-Galan J.E.; de Souza S.J.; Raventós H.; Muzzio M.; Chavarria-Soley G.; Mangul S. · Nature Methods (2026) · DOI: 10.1038/s41592-026-03131-9

Resumen

To ensure that the benefits of biomedical research are shared globally, we must overcome the barriers preventing the establishment of national genomic projects in underrepresented regions by navigating the ethical, legal and financial complexities of launching these initiatives. We identify seven major challenges — ranging from policy awareness to data privacy regulations — and conclude that successful implementation requires strategic local capacity building and a commitment to open data standards that ensure genomic discoveries are accessible to all. © Springer Nature America, Inc. 2026.

Instituciones: Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología