Psychiatric genetics research in Africa: challenges, opportunities and strategic insights from the Depression Genetics in Africa (DepGenAfrica) study.
editorial · Level V
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Abstract
The Depression Genetics in Africa (DepGenAfrica) study seeks to address the underrepresentation of African populations in psychiatric genomics by investigating the genetic basis of major depressive disorder in three African countries: Ethiopia, Malawi and Nigeria. This Editorial reflects on lessons from project set-up and offers recommendations, highlighting trust, communication, ethical oversight, data tools, workforce training and resource governance.