Three abstracts co-authored by Dr. Kamlesh Yadav, instructional associate professor at the Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine, were recently featured at the 2021 annual meeting for the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG). The ASHG’s annual meeting is the largest human genetics and genomics meeting and exposition in the world. Held Oct. 18-22, the meeting […]
Racial disparities in prostate cancer explained at genomic level
Study finds substantially different biological characteristics in the tumors of African American men, pointing to possible contribution to higher prostate cancer death rates It’s been well documented that African-American men are more likely to be diagnosed and ultimately die from prostate cancer. While the cause of this disparity is often attributed to cultural and socioeconomic […]
Researchers Investigate Impact of Race in Cancer Treatment
Results highlight need for more diverse populations in clinical trials Randomized clinical trials are used in medical research to help determine the effectiveness of new treatments. Although these trials are rigorously designed, they often include an underrepresentation of minority participants, making it difficult to assess whether trial results can be generalized for patients of diverse […]