We prioritise partnerships with local experts, Indigenous scholars, and historically marginalised groups who already hold deep knowledge of their populations’ genomic landscapes. By amplifying their work, advocating for equitable data practices, and dismantling systemic barriers, we aim to transform genomics into a tool for justice—not exclusion. 

Our focus is not on “teaching” but on recognising, resourcing, and redistributing power to those whose expertise has been undervalued. 

We will aim to do this by 1) building a global alliance of local experts by hosting virtual knowledge exchange sessions where local experts share challenges, tools, and successes; 2) developing an “equitable data science toolkit" by collating existing tools and resources and 3) creating a registry of the most widely used and/or valuable population cohorts and iPSC cell lines.