Overcoming colonialism in pathogen genomics

IF 23.8 1区医学 Q1 MEDICAL INFORMATICS

Lancet Digital Health Pub Date : 2024-06-19 DOI:10.1016/S2589-7500(24)00091-8

Senjuti Saha PhD , Yogesh Hooda PhD , Prof Gathsaurie Neelika Malavige , Muhammad Imran Nisar PhD

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Abstract

Historical legacies of colonialism affect the distribution and control of scientific knowledge today, including within the pathogen genomics field, which remains dominated by high-income countries (HICs). We discuss the imperatives for decolonising pathogen genomics, including the need for more equitable representation, collaboration, and capacity-strengthening, and the shared responsibilities that both low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) and HICs have in this endeavour. By highlighting examples from LMICs, we illuminate the pathways and challenges that researchers in LMICs face in the bid to gain autonomy in this crucial domain. Recognising the inherent value of local expertise and resources, we argue for a more inclusive, globally collaborative approach to pathogen genomics. Such an approach not only fosters scientific growth and innovation, but also strengthens global health security by equipping all nations with the tools needed to respond to health crises.

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克服病原体基因组学中的殖民主义

殖民主义的历史遗留问题影响着当今科学知识的分配和控制，包括病原体基因组学领域，该领域仍由高收入国家（HICs）主导。我们讨论了病原体基因组学非殖民化的当务之急，包括需要更公平的代表性、合作和能力强化，以及中低收入国家（LMICs）和高收入国家在这一努力中的共同责任。通过强调中低收入国家的实例，我们阐明了中低收入国家的研究人员在这一关键领域争取自主权的途径和面临的挑战。认识到当地专业知识和资源的固有价值，我们主张对病原体基因组学采取更具包容性的全球合作方法。这种方法不仅能促进科学发展和创新，还能通过为所有国家提供应对健康危机所需的工具来加强全球健康安全。

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Lancet Digital Health Multiple-

CiteScore

41.20

自引率

1.60%

发文量

232

审稿时长

13 weeks

期刊介绍： The Lancet Digital Health publishes important, innovative, and practice-changing research on any topic connected with digital technology in clinical medicine, public health, and global health. The journal’s open access content crosses subject boundaries, building bridges between health professionals and researchers.By bringing together the most important advances in this multidisciplinary field,The Lancet Digital Health is the most prominent publishing venue in digital health. We publish a range of content types including Articles,Review, Comment, and Correspondence, contributing to promoting digital technologies in health practice worldwide.