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The Melanin Effect: The Ignorance That Puts Millions Of Americans In Danger

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Published: December 8, 2024 by RHJ Producer

Scientific research is becoming more inclusive, but one area that’s still lacking this diversity is pre-clinical research. Without knowing how medications will react to different ancestries and skin tones, millions of people are being put at risk. Our experts discuss the effect melanin has on a drug’s efficacy and changes the industry can implement right now that will make a big difference.


Guest Information:

  • Sophie Zaaijer, Molecular Biologist, Consultant for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Clinical Trials
  • Simon Groen, Assistant Professor of Evolutionary Systems Biology, University of California at Riverside

Links for more info:

  • LinkedIn: Sophie Zaaijer
  • X: @Sophie_Zaaijer
  • Human genomics: Implementing differentially pigmented skin models for predicting drug response variability across human ancestries
  • University of California at Riverside: Simon Groen
  • X: @simoncgroen
Program #: 24-49Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Business and Industry| Diversity| DNA and Genetics| Patient Care and Safety| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Safety| Research and Clinical TrialsGuests: Simon Groen| Sophie ZaaijerInstitutions & Organizations: University of California at RiversideHost: Elizabeth WestfieldProducers: Jason Dickey| Kristen Farrah
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