Tackling Underrepresentation to Aid Understanding of Parkinson’s Disease: Progress and Further Opportunities

    September 2021 in “ Physiology News ”
    Alastair Noyce, Dayne Beccano-Kelly, Sara Bandrés‐Ciga, Artur Francisco Schumacher Schuh, Yared Zenebe Zewde, Bernadette Siddiqi
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    TLDR Addressing underrepresentation in Parkinson's research is crucial for better treatments and understanding.
    The document emphasized the critical need to address underrepresentation in Parkinson's disease (PD) research, particularly among non-European populations, to develop more effective treatments and gain a comprehensive understanding of the disease. It highlighted initiatives like the Global Parkinson's Genetics Program (GP2) and the Latin American Research Consortium on the Genetics of PD (LARGE-PD) aimed at including diverse populations in research. The Physiological Society's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) through various initiatives, including a D&I taskforce and support funds, was also discussed. The document underscored the importance of sustained investment in research and development (R&D) and the role of inclusivity in scientific progress.
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