Opportunities for promoting open data in the Caribbean through biobanks
The establishment of a biobank in the Caribbean represents a vital opportunity to enhance biomedical research and tackle health issues in the area. The Caribbean’s unique genetic diversity, shaped by migration and environmental factors, underscores a well-managed biobank’s potential impact on global health, especially for underrepresented groups. This paper examines biobanking’s potential in the Caribbean, focusing on precision medicine, public health improvements and regional scientific self-sufficiency.