# \#populations **URL:** https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/tag/populations/91.md [Latest](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/tags.md) --- ## [Should we keep asking for self-reported ancestry in highly admixed populations like Latin Americans?](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/should-we-keep-asking-for-self-reported-ancestry-in-highly-admixed-populations-like-latin-americans/1246)
**Author:** [@psaffie](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/psaffie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 6:46pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/should-we-keep-asking-for-self-reported-ancestry-in-highly-admixed-populations-like-latin-americans/1246 "2025-09-23T18:46:04Z")
Last week at the third LARGE-PD meeting in Querétaro, México, hosted by @paularp @anajimenahdz we realized something important while reviewing the patient questionnaire: We are asking about race rather than ancestry.… --- ## [Genetic analysis in admixed populations - Topic 6: The results from LARGE-PD GWAS](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/genetic-analysis-in-admixed-populations-topic-6-the-results-from-large-pd-gwas/1149)
**Author:** [@peixott](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/peixott)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 3:00pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/genetic-analysis-in-admixed-populations-topic-6-the-results-from-large-pd-gwas/1149 "2025-08-01T15:00:28Z")
Hello everyone, Today I’m writing what is probably my easiest post so far because it’s about my own work. All my previous posts took quite a bit of effort: I had to come up with ideas, double-check the content, and eve… --- ## [The importance of diversity in PD research](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/the-importance-of-diversity-in-pd-research/1004)
**Author:** [@danieltds](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/danieltds)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 6:51pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/the-importance-of-diversity-in-pd-research/1004 "2025-05-23T18:51:31Z")
Hello everyone, Recently, I was invited to co-author a review article on the importance of diversity in PD research and, as of now, the manuscript is under review. I thought I’d take a moment to share a few key insights… --- ## [Genetic analysis in admixed populations - Topic 4: Phasing and Imputation](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/genetic-analysis-in-admixed-populations-topic-4-phasing-and-imputation/921)
**Author:** [@peixott](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/peixott)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 3:46am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/genetic-analysis-in-admixed-populations-topic-4-phasing-and-imputation/921 "2025-03-11T03:46:11Z")
Hello everyone, Yes, I know… I’ve been away for a while, and maybe some people are thinking, “Did the memes and the Santos Dumont incident finally make people invite Thiago to leave DCOP?” To those people, I say: “I’m s… --- ## [Genetic analysis in admixed populations - Topic 1: The importance of genetic diversity](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/genetic-analysis-in-admixed-populations-topic-1-the-importance-of-genetic-diversity/562)
**Author:** [@peixott](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/peixott)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/genetic-analysis-in-admixed-populations-topic-1-the-importance-of-genetic-diversity/562 "2024-09-25T15:28:37Z")
Hello everyone, Before I begin, let me introduce myself. My name is Thiago Peixoto Leal, and I am the self-proclaimed leader of bioinformatics analysis at Mata Lab (Cleveland Clinic) and the best bioinformatician in my … --- ## [The X Factor: Unlocking the X Chromosome in Latin American populations](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/the-x-factor-unlocking-the-x-chromosome-in-latin-american-populations/194)
**Author:** [@paularp](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/paularp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 8:37pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/the-x-factor-unlocking-the-x-chromosome-in-latin-american-populations/194 "2023-10-02T20:37:45Z")
Hi there! I recently listened to the episode 124 of the MDS Podcast. In case you didn’t know (I did not know before this episode), MDS Podcast showcases episodes discussing recent advancements in the field, highlighting… --- ## [Other challenges](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/other-challenges/62)
**Author:** [@psaffie](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/psaffie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 6:44pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/other-challenges/62 "2023-06-15T18:44:37Z")
I would really like to work with research questions for underrepresented populations and help to develop Task Leaders by Expertise and Regions. :brazil: :mexico: :chile: