Understanding Latinx views on genetic testing
Official title: Investigating Latinx populations’ attitudes, perceptions, and use of genomic testing
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-11159883 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how Latinx people feel about and use genetic testing to find out about health risks that run in their families, and it aims to make it easier for them to access these tests to improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $101,388 |
| NIH project number | 4K00HG012487-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11159883 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latinx individuals who are interested in or have questions about genetic testing for health purposes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Latinx or those who have no interest in genetic testing may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how Latinx individuals perceive and use genomic testing, which can help identify hereditary health risks. By engaging with participants through interviews and surveys, the study aims to uncover their attitudes, barriers, and facilitators related to genetic testing. The findings will help improve access to genetic testing for this underserved population, ultimately enhancing health outcomes. The research employs a mixed-methods approach to gather both qualitative and quantitative data.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to genetic testing for Latinx populations, enhancing early detection and prevention of hereditary health conditions.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research in genomic testing, this specific focus on Latinx populations and their unique barriers and facilitators is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chavez-Yenter, Daniel — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Chavez-Yenter, Daniel
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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.