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Rivera-Alcántara JA, Esparza-Hurtado N, Galán-Ramírez GA, Cruz-Bautista I, Mehta R, Aguilar-Salinas CA, Martagon AJ. A systematic review of biobanks in Latin America: Strengths and limitations for biomedical research. Int J Biol Markers 2024; 39:91-106. [PMID: 38613331 DOI: 10.1177/03936155241239672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Biobanks are valuable tools for developing and applying scientific research and international cooperation through the collection of biological materials and their associated data. Systematic research following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis guidelines was conducted in late 2022 in PubMed and Scopus, and generated 17 articles to be reviewed in depth and critically assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Checklist due to the limited available data; 12 relevant health organizations and government websites outside of peer-reviewed journals were also included. Our research identified 44 biobanks in Latin America. In general, there is a lack of regulation and legislation guaranteeing the stored materials' quality and institutional collaboration. We believe a consensus needs to be reached regarding the terminology and definitions used for biobanks. The design for informed consent should also be agreed upon to ensure the privacy of the data shared among institutions. In conclusion, in Latin America, there is a clear need for government support in creating specific procedures for biobanks and providing further support for existing biobanks.
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- Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico City, Mexico
- Unidad de Investigación de Enfermedades Metabólicas, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación de Enfermedades Metabólicas, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Unidad de Investigación de Enfermedades Metabólicas, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico City, Mexico
- Unidad de Investigación de Enfermedades Metabólicas, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico City, Mexico
- Unidad de Investigación de Enfermedades Metabólicas, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, Mexico
- The Institute for Obesity Research, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico
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Matejcic M, Teer JK, Hoehn HJ, Diaz DB, Shankar K, Gong J, Nguyen NT, Lorona N, Coppola D, Fulmer C, Saglam O, Jiang K, Cress D, Muñoz-Antonia T, Flores I, Gordian E, Oliveras Torres JA, Felder SI, Sanchez JA, Fleming J, Siegel EM, Freedman JA, Dutil J, Stern MC, Fridley BL, Figueiredo JC, Schmit SL. Spectrum of somatic mutational features of colorectal tumors in ancestrally diverse populations. MEDRXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES 2024:2024.03.11.24303880. [PMID: 38558992 PMCID: PMC10980113 DOI: 10.1101/2024.03.11.24303880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Ancestrally diverse and admixed populations, including the Hispanic/Latino/a/x/e community, are underrepresented in cancer genetic and genomic studies. Leveraging the Latino Colorectal Cancer Consortium, we analyzed whole exome sequencing data on tumor/normal pairs from 718 individuals with colorectal cancer (128 Latino, 469 non-Latino) to map somatic mutational features by ethnicity and genetic ancestry. Global proportions of African, East Asian, European, and Native American ancestries were estimated using ADMIXTURE. Associations between global genetic ancestry and somatic mutational features across genes were examined using logistic regression. TP53 , APC , and KRAS were the most recurrently mutated genes. Compared to non-Latino individuals, tumors from Latino individuals had fewer KRAS (OR=0.64, 95%CI=0.41-0.97, p=0.037) and PIK3CA mutations (OR=0.55, 95%CI=0.31-0.98, p=0.043). Genetic ancestry was associated with presence of somatic mutations in 39 genes (FDR-adjusted LRT p<0.05). Among these genes, a 10% increase in African ancestry was associated with significantly higher odds of mutation in KNCN (OR=1.34, 95%CI=1.09-1.66, p=5.74×10 -3 ) and TMEM184B (OR=1.53, 95%CI=1.10-2.12, p=0.011). Among RMGs, we found evidence of association between genetic ancestry and mutation status in CDC27 (LRT p=0.0084) and between SMAD2 mutation status and AFR ancestry (OR=1.14, 95%CI=1.00-1.30, p=0.046). Ancestry was not associated with tumor mutational burden. Individuals with above-average Native American ancestry had a lower frequency of microsatellite instable (MSI-H) vs microsatellite stable tumors (OR=0.45, 95%CI=0.21-0.99, p=0.048). Our findings provide new knowledge about the relationship between ancestral haplotypes and somatic mutational profiles that may be useful in developing precision medicine approaches and provide additional insight into genomic contributions to cancer disparities. Significance Our data in ancestrally diverse populations adds essential information to characterize mutational features in the colorectal cancer genome. These results will help enhance equity in the development of precision medicine strategies.
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MC1R variants and associations with pigmentation characteristics and genetic ancestry in a Hispanic, predominately Puerto Rican, population. Sci Rep 2020; 10:7303. [PMID: 32350296 PMCID: PMC7190662 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-64019-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Skin cancer risk information based on melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) variants could inform prevention and screening recommendations for Hispanics, but limited evidence exists on the impact of MC1R variants in Hispanic populations. We studied Hispanic subjects, predominately of Puerto Rican heritage, from Tampa, Florida, US, and Ponce, PR. Blood or saliva samples were collected by prospective recruitment or retrieved from biobanks for genotyping of MC1R variants and ancestry informative markers. Participant demographic and self-reported phenotypic information was collected via biobank records or questionnaires. We determined associations of MC1R genetic risk categories and phenotypic variables and genetic ancestry. Over half of participants carried MC1R variants known to increase risk of skin cancer, and there was diversity in the observed variants across sample populations. Associations between MC1R genetic risk groups and some pigmentation characteristics were identified. Among Puerto Ricans, the proportion of participants carrying MC1R variants imparting elevated skin cancer risk was consistent across quartiles of European, African, and Native American genetic ancestry. These findings demonstrate that MC1R variants are important for pigmentation characteristics in Hispanics and that carriage of high risk MC1R alleles occurs even among Hispanics with stronger African or Native American genetic ancestry.
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Rivera YM, Vélez H, Canales J, Jiménez JC, Moreno L, Torres J, Vadaparampil ST, Muñoz-Antonia T, Quinn GP. When a Common Language Is Not Enough: Transcreating Cancer 101 for Communities in Puerto Rico. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2016; 31:776-783. [PMID: 26365291 PMCID: PMC4791206 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-015-0912-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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In Puerto Rico (PR), cancer is the leading cause of death. Previous research has identified the need for cancer education in PR. Using culturally adapted cancer curricula to train local health educators may effectively increase cancer education and reduce health disparities. This article describes the three-phase process used to transcreate the Cancer 101 curriculum to train Master of Public Health (MPH) students to educate PR communities. First, an expert panel collaboratively reviewed the curriculum for content, legibility, utility, and colloquialisms. Recommendations included incorporating local references and resources, replacing words and examples with culturally relevant topics, and updating objectives and evaluation items. Subsequent focus groups with 10 MPH students assessed the adaptation's strengths, weaknesses, and utility for future trainees. Participants were satisfied with the curriculum's overall adaptation, ease of use, and listed resources; further improvements were suggested for all modules. Final expert panel revisions highlighted minor feedback, with the final curriculum containing nine transcreated modules. The transcreation process identified the need for changes to content and cultural translation. Changes were culturally and literacy-level appropriate, represented PR's social context, and were tailored for future trainees to successfully deliver cancer education. Findings highlight the importance of adapting Spanish educational materials across Hispanic sub-groups.
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- Y M Rivera
- Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Public Health Program, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, PR, 00732, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Clinical Psychology Program, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, PR, 00732, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Biochemistry Department, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, PR, 00732, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
- Department of Oncologic Science, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Department of Oncologic Science, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
- Department of Tumor Biology, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Department of Health Outcomes and Behavior, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.
- Department of Oncologic Science, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.
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Appleyard CB, Antonia SJ, Sullivan DM, Santiago-Cardona PG, Cáceres W, Velez H, Torres-Ruiz JA, Wright KL. Building a long distance training program to enhance clinical cancer research capacity in Puerto Rico. Rev Recent Clin Trials 2015; 9:254-62. [PMID: 25626061 DOI: 10.2174/1574887110666150127110721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2014] [Revised: 12/02/2014] [Accepted: 12/08/2014] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Barriers persist in the development and delivery of effective cancer therapies to under-represented minority populations. In Puerto Rico, cancer is the second leading cause of death, yet cancer research awareness and training opportunities remain somewhat limited on the island. These limitations hinder progress toward decreasing the cancer health disparities that exist within the Puerto Rican population. The predominantly Hispanic population of Puerto Rico is the focus of a partnership between the Ponce Health Sciences University-Medical School and Ponce Research Institute (PHSU) in Ponce, Puerto Rico and the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. The Partnership goals are to reduce these barriers through an integrated, multipronged approach of training and education alongside outreach and research components. This report describes the approaches, successes and challenges of enhancing clinical cancer research capacity on the island and the unique challenges of a partnership between two institutes physically separated by long distances. Once fully developed this model may be exportable to other Latin American countries where the need is even greater.
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Gao Z, Gu Y, Lv Z, Yu G, Zhou J. Practical electronic information system and printed recording promote management accuracy in an early-stage small-scale non-automatic biobank. Biopreserv Biobank 2015; 13:61-6. [PMID: 25686050 DOI: 10.1089/bio.2014.0102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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It is particularly necessary for biomedical researchers to obtain applicable biosamples accurately and efficiently, especially from a biobank with multiple-disease catalogs. To optimize the retrieval procedure, especially in the early stages of a non-automatic biobank, we developed a procedure that combined the electronic information system with a graphically designed printed recording system, which assisted in retrieving the samples quickly in a visualized way. In this procedure, we designed tables depending on the structure of equipment and registered the corresponding information in the tables layer by layer. Different samples from different types of diseases were first registered in the electronic system with the specific pre-allocation and barcodes. Then they were stored in the allocated position using their respective barcodes. In this way, the sample number and the location information in the electronic database were completely matched with the printed record. When the samples are needed, it is convenient to check the electronic information with the printed record. This procedure provides a convenient way to record the sample information during its lifecycle, and helps the administrator to double check information about the sample. The current solution offers an easy way for the transformation of a non-automatic biobank from the small-scale early-stage to the large-scale highly-automated level.
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- Zhimei Gao
- Central Laboratory, Shanghai Children's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University , Shanghai, China
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Wells KJ, Lima DS, Meade CD, Muñoz-Antonia T, Scarinci I, McGuire A, Gwede CK, Pledger WJ, Partridge E, Lipscomb J, Matthews R, Matta J, Flores I, Weiner R, Turner T, Miele L, Wiese TE, Fouad M, Moreno CS, Lacey M, Christie DW, Price-Haywood EG, Quinn GP, Coppola D, Sodeke SO, Green BL, Lichtveld MY. Assessing needs and assets for building a regional network infrastructure to reduce cancer related health disparities. EVALUATION AND PROGRAM PLANNING 2014; 44:14-25. [PMID: 24486917 PMCID: PMC4360072 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2013.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2013] [Revised: 10/12/2013] [Accepted: 12/19/2013] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Significant cancer health disparities exist in the United States and Puerto Rico. While numerous initiatives have been implemented to reduce cancer disparities, regional coordination of these efforts between institutions is often limited. To address cancer health disparities nation-wide, a series of regional transdisciplinary networks through the Geographic Management Program (GMaP) and the Minority Biospecimen/Biobanking Geographic Management Program (BMaP) were established in six regions across the country. This paper describes the development of the Region 3 GMaP/BMaP network composed of over 100 investigators from nine institutions in five Southeastern states and Puerto Rico to develop a state-of-the-art network for cancer health disparities research and training. We describe a series of partnership activities that led to the formation of the infrastructure for this network, recount the participatory processes utilized to develop and implement a needs and assets assessment and implementation plan, and describe our approach to data collection. Completion, by all nine institutions, of the needs and assets assessment resulted in several beneficial outcomes for Region 3 GMaP/BMaP. This network entails ongoing commitment from the institutions and institutional leaders, continuous participatory and engagement activities, and effective coordination and communication centered on team science goals.
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- Kristen J Wells
- University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620, USA
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- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
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- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1824 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35210, USA
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1824 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35210, USA
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- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1824 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35210, USA
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- Emory University, 615 Michael Street, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Morehouse School of Medicine, 720 Westview Drive Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA
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- Ponce School of Medicine, 388 Zona Ind Reparada 2, Ponce, PR 00716-2347, USA
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- Ponce School of Medicine, 388 Zona Ind Reparada 2, Ponce, PR 00716-2347, USA
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- Tulane University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- Tuskegee University, 1200 West Montgomery Road, Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088, USA
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- University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
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- Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy, 1 Drexel Drive, New Orleans, LA 70125, USA
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- University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1824 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35210, USA
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- Emory University, 615 Michael Street, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Tulane University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
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- Tulane University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Tuskegee University, 1200 West Montgomery Road, Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088, USA
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- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612, USA
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- Tulane University School of Medicine, 1430 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
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