Making genomics education and resources accessible for people with disabilities
Increasing Diversity of the Genomics Workforce Through Accessible Data and Visualization
This study is working to make genetics education and tools easier to use for people with disabilities, especially those who are visually impaired, by improving existing resources and creating new, friendly ways to understand and analyze genetic information.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Medical School NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10984200 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the accessibility of genomics education and resources for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with visual impairments. It involves evaluating existing biomedical resources for accessibility, developing new visual and textual representations of genomics data, and creating user-friendly graphical interfaces for data analysis. By incorporating feedback from users with disabilities, the project seeks to establish guidelines that improve the accessibility of these essential resources. Ultimately, the goal is to foster a more inclusive genomics workforce.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with disabilities, particularly those with visual impairments, who are interested in genomics education and research.
Not a fit: Patients without disabilities or those who do not engage with genomics education may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to genomics education and resources for individuals with disabilities, empowering them to participate in the field.
How similar studies have performed: While efforts to improve accessibility in various fields have shown promise, this specific approach to enhancing genomics resources for individuals with disabilities is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Harvard Medical School — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lyi, Sehi — Harvard Medical School
- Study coordinator: Lyi, Sehi
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.