Rethinking Race and Ethnicity in Biomedical Research.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Schumm, Samantha N.

Contributor:

Beachy, Sarah H.

Wilson, M. Roy.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ethnicity.

Bioethics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (309 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2025.

Summary:

This book, 'Rethinking Race and Ethnicity in Biomedical Research,' provides an in-depth analysis of how race and ethnicity are utilized in biomedical research. Authored by experts from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, it examines the implications of these classifications on health disparities, medical research methodologies, and public health policies. The report aims to foster a critical understanding of the ethical, scientific, and societal dimensions of race and ethnicity in health sciences. Its primary audience includes researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals, providing evidence-based recommendations to improve research practices and address systemic inequities. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

FrontMatter

Reviewers

Acknowledgments

Contents

Boxes, Figures, and Tables

Preface

Summary

1 Introduction

2 Foundations and Background

3 Current Use of Race and Ethnicity in Biomedical Research

4 Existing Guidance on Using Race and Ethnicity in Biomedical Research

5 Reconceptualizing the Use of Race and Ethnicity in Biomedical Research

6 Recommendations to Guide the Use of Race and Ethnicity in Biomedical Research

Appendix A: Study Approach and Methods

Appendix B: Community Engagement Continuum Table

Appendix C: Multiracial Analysis Schemes

Appendix D: Committee and Staff Biographical Sketches.

Notes:

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ISBN:

0-309-72466-X

0-309-72464-3

OCLC:

1495187382