Baynam, GarethJulkowska, DariaBowdin, SarahHermes, AzureMcMaster, Christopher R.Prichep, ElissaRicher, EtienneVan der Westhuizen, Francois H.Repetto, Gabriela M.Malherbe, Helen L.Reichardt, Juergen K.V.Arbour, LauraHudson, MauiDu Plessis, KellyHaendel, MelissaWilcox, PhillipLynch, Sally AnnRind, ShamirEasteal, SimonEstivill, XavierCaron, NadineChongo, MeckThomas, YarlaluLetinturier, Mary Catherine V.Vorster, Barend Christiaan2024-07-032024-02Baynam, G., Julkowska, D., Bowdin, S. et al. Advancing diagnosis and research for rare genetic diseases in Indigenous peoples. Nature Genetics 56, 189–193 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41588-023-01642-1.1061-4036 (print)1546-1718 (online)10.1038/s41588-023-01642-1http://hdl.handle.net/2263/96770Achieving a diagnosis for Indigenous people living with a rare, often genetic, disease is crucial for equitable healthcare. The International Rare Disease Research Consortium convened a global Task Force to bridge the gap in diagnosing Indigenous rare diseases, and identify solutions to tackle the health inequity faced by Indigenous people.en© 2024, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature America, Inc.Genetic servicesGenetics researchIndigenous peopleHealthcareRare diseasesGenetic diseasesSDG-03: Good health and well-beingIndigenous rare diseasesHealth inequitySDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesAdvancing diagnosis and research for rare genetic diseases in indigenous peoplesPostprint Article