Genomic Disaggregation Reveals Distinct Admixture Patterns and Cardiometabolic Risk Loci in Black Hawaiians

This study highlights the critical necessity of data disaggregation in genomic research, using the Black Hawaiian population as a paradigmatic example. By distinguishing this community from broader aggregate groups, we uncovered a distinct genomic architecture with unique admixture patterns that drive specific cardiometabolic risks. These findings demonstrate the necessity of granular resolution for achieving equitable precision medicine.

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bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
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2026-01-26
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https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.01.24.701518
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Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
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Genomic Disaggregation Reveals Distinct Admixture Patterns and Cardiometabolic Risk Loci in Black Hawaiians

Nelson Badia, Bohdan Khotchouk, Kasra Vand
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
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Genomic Disaggregation Reveals Distinct Admixture Patterns and Cardiometabolic Risk Loci in Black Hawaiians

Nelson Badia, Bohdan Khotchouk, Kasra Vand
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Abstract

This study highlights the critical necessity of data disaggregation in genomic research, using the Black Hawaiian population as a paradigmatic example. By distinguishing this community from broader aggregate groups, we uncovered a distinct genomic architecture with unique admixture patterns that drive specific cardiometabolic risks. These findings demonstrate the necessity of granular resolution for achieving equitable precision medicine.

bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (US)
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Reduced inequalities
Openalex Percentile: Top 72%
Genetic Associations and Epidemiology
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