Bridging the Gap In Neuroscience & African Ancestry
America’s First African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Initiative
Research shows that African Americans are
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More likely to experience serious mental health problems than people of European decent
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More likely to develop Alzheimer’s Disease
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More likely to experience premature birth rates and infant deaths
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Higher in suicide rates in children under 13
Research in neuroscience has been limited by a lack of diversity
For example, 81% of large-scale genomic datasets are of European descent, even though this group makes up less than 16% of the world population.
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The potential knowledge gained through this research will help not just individuals of African ancestry, but will also help all people. It’s by studying the most complex representatives of genetic diversity in the context of the human brain that we will ultimately understand how to customize therapy and maximize the effectiveness of treatments.
Daniel R. Weinberger, M.D.
CEO & Director, Lieber Institute for Brain Development
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Lieber Institute for Brain Development Receives $1M from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to Foster Diversity in Neuroscience
Feb. 27, 2023 | The Lieber Institute for Brain Development has received a $1 million, two-year grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to support the work of the African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Initiative (AANRI) to promote racial equity throughout the field of neuroscience.
Who’s at risk for brain disease? Baltimore scientists need diverse subjects to find out
Feb. 27, 2022 | The Baltimore Banner covered the African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Initiative’s new $1 million grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
A preacher’s new calling: Connecting neuroscience researchers as a way to advance social justice
Feb. 23, 2022 | Rev. Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway, Sr., a co-founder of the African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Initiative, wrote in the publication STAT about retiring from ministry and finding a new calling in fighting for social justice in medicine.
