The lack of diversity in biomedical data has serious consequences for research and treatment, such as understanding disease risk in different populations, or drug effectiveness. This has to change.
Advanced technologies are helping to unlock the potential of biomedical data and extract valuable insights like never before. However, behind these new technologies lies a data gap that threatens to exacerbate existing health disparities. We have made it our mission to join forces across industries to create tangible solutions to this urgent issue.
Not enough people are yet aware of the consequences the lack of data diversity can have on patients lives. Raising awareness is critical.
To create change we must connect with individuals and institution who have the appetite to share knowledge, skills and take action.
Irrespective of working with data or not we all have a responsibility to investigate our daily work and identify where the gaps are and how we can reduce them.
The more people involved in solving the issue of data diversity, the faster we will be able to solve it. Everyone has a role to play.
It is well documented that the lack of diversity is a serious issue and immediate action is required. Our data diversity initiative exists to provide a forum to people who want to bring actionable solutions to help create a more inclusive world where no patient is left behind.
