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Human genetics: Helping historically underserved communities

Human genetics: Helping historically underserved communitiesHuman genetics: Helping historically underserved communitiesHuman genetics: Helping historically underserved communities

Human genetics: Helping historically underserved communities

Human genetics: Helping historically underserved communitiesHuman genetics: Helping historically underserved communitiesHuman genetics: Helping historically underserved communities

Welcome to Color of Genes® Your Path to Precision Health

From preventive checkups and screenings to advanced diagnostics and specialized care, we’re committed to supporting BIPOC communities with access to optimal genetic health.

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Who We Are

Our Mission

Expand access to genetic healthcare services and resources for BIPOC communities (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). At Color of Genes®, we create pathways to comprehensive genetic healthcare delivered by expert geneticists and certified genetic counselors in collaboration with your doctor.


Our Goal

Eliminate health inequities by empowering BIPOC communities to:

  • Learn about genetic health through self-paced videos in our easy-to-use Learn on Demand hub 
  • Explore our trusted, evidence-based articles on education and awareness about BIPOC genetic health
  • Discover easy-to-use, culturally relevant Genetic Health Resources curated by Color of Genes®
  • Access genetic testing and counseling for hereditary disease risk assessments and more 
  • Connect with local genetic healthcare providers through our Genetic Health Directory


Research shows that BIPOC patients are significantly less likely to be referred for genetic testing for conditions such as breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and Huntington’s disease. We're committed to changing that.


Our Pledge

Raise awareness about the importance of genetic testing for hereditary disease risks to promote optimal genetic health by enabling access to genetic healthcare providers and culturally-tailored, evidence-based resources. We empower BIPOC patients and their families to make informed decisions, take control of their health journeys, and build resilient futures—transforming challenges into opportunities.

Protect Your Most Valuable Asset—Your Health

Practice Areas

Practice Areas

Practice Areas

Cancer, cardiac, clinical, hematologic, metabolic, neurogenetics, nutrigenetics, ophthalmic, pediatric, psychiatric, reproductive, and genetic health risk assessments.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas

Expert genetic healthcare providers nationwide guide your care and health decisions.

GENETIC HEALTH DIRECTORY

Practice Areas

Curated resources designed to meet the unique needs of BIPOC patients.

GENETIC HEALTH RESOURCES

Why BIPOC patients?

  • NMF reports that nearly 73% of healthcare workers have witnessed disparities in care for BIPOC patients (highlighting the need for increased awareness and action in healthcare settings).
     
  • Nature study finds minority-serving physicians are less likely to order or refer patients for genetic testing (breast cancer, colorectal cancer, Huntington’s Disease) than those serving fewer minorities.
     
  • Penn Medicine survey shows patients give higher satisfaction ratings when treated by doctors of the same race or ethnicity (published in the Daily Pennsylvanian).
     
  • Cleveland Clinic reports patients often prefer providers of similar race and ethnicity and may request race-specific providers for future visits (“not uncommon”).
     
  • Michigan Medicine says when doctors and patients share the same race or ethnicity, this improves time spent together, medication adherence, shared decision-making, wait times for treatment, cholesterol screening, patient understanding of cancer risk, and patient perceptions of treatment decisions.
     
  • WHYY.org reports that traditional English-only genetic counseling creates barriers for non-English speakers, emphasizing the need for culturally and linguistically matched counselors (“someone who understands the language and culture” and “social differences”).
     
  • YWCA says BIPOC Americans often have worse health outcomes than white counterparts, not always due to poor care but also lack of access to basic healthcare (misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis impacts survival and recovery).
     
  • Medical News Today highlights that America has the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy nations, with Black people disproportionately affected (due to healthcare inequities, limited access to quality care, and underrepresentation in research).

These Stats Drive Us—Empower Your Health

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Explore. Discover. Learn.

  Learn On Demand is the Color of Genes® learning hub, designed for a community of curious minds who want to dive deeper into the world of genes and genetic health. There, learning isn’t only about getting the facts—it’s about understanding you.

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