P555: A glimpse into the rare disease landscape of Barbados*

Genetics in Medicine Open 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sharri Cyrus, Jennifer Campbell, Neisha Whitehead, Gayle Medford, Paula Lashley, Zinandré Stander, Joseph H. Blommel, Vivekananda Sarangi, Makenzie Meyer, Jesse S. Voss, Jessica G. Drenzek, Heidi Sellers
+4 more Cherisse A. Marcou, Nicole J. Boczek, Stephen Murphy, Linda Hasadsri
DOI: 10.1016/j.gimo.2026.104046
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Abstract

Much of the Caribbean remains in a genomic blind spot. There is an overall lack of infrastructure, limited funding and inadequate access to genetic services, coupled with a lower level of genomic literacy among healthcare providers. These gaps have left many countries within the region vulnerable to the widening disparities in global genomic progress. Barbados is one island that exemplifies these challenges. Research collaborations have always been a longstanding strategy to help address these disparities.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Genomics and Rare Diseases Genetics Bioinformatics and Biomedical Research Metabolism and Genetic Disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
Genetics in Medicine Open
Volume
4
Pages
104046–104046
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN