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These blog posts explore GP2’s work in further understanding the genetic architecture of Parkinson’s disease.
New PhD trainees increase Asian and Latin American representation in PD research
By Sumit Dey | Underrepresented Populations |Learn MoreA big focus of GP2's work this year has been setting up PhD and MSc opportunities that will expand our reach and ensure that research capacity is generated whe…
Increasing Underrepresented Hispanic Participation in Parkinson’s and Genomic Research Through the LARGE-PD Study
By Ignacio Fernandez Mata, Philippe Salles, Shilpa Rao, Miguel Inca Martinez, Nicolas Gutierrez, and Thiago Peixoto | Underrepresented Populations |Learn MoreThe Latin American Research Consortium on the Genetics of Parkinson's Disease (LARGE-PD) started in 2005 as a multicenter collaboration across Latin America fo…
Overcoming Challenges to Black and African American Representation in Parkinson’s Research
Learn MoreTo address the challenge of recruiting Black and African American individuals into BLAAC PD, GP2 researchers have developed an innovative two-pronged approach:…
Understanding Genetic Implications of the Black and African American Connections to Parkinson’s Disease Study (BLAAC PD)
By Sara Bandres-Ciga, J Solle, Alyssa O’Grady, and Bernadette Siddiqi | GP2 Values |Learn MoreOver the last two decades, we have witnessed a revolution in the research area of complex genetic diseases, including Parkinson’s disease. Great advances have …
Building Clinical and Genetic Data for GP2 in the Cohort Integration Working Group
By Huw Morris | Complex Disease Genetics |Learn MoreHuw Morris leads the Cohort Integration working group (CIWG). In this blog post, Huw provides an outline of the research on Parkinson’s disease over the last 2…
Understanding GWAS: Part 2 – Additional Insights and Tips
By GP2 Complex Disease Data Analysis Working Group | Complex Disease Genetics |Learn MoreAs a follow-up to the last blog post on Understanding GWAS, the GP2 Complex Disease Data Analysis Working Group has provided practical tips and insights for ru…