Maria Pino-Yanes

This study examines how ethnic self-identification and genetic ancestry influence DNA methylation patterns in individuals of Hispanic descent, finding that ancestry explains much of the variation, but environmental factors also play a significant role.

This study identifies a novel genetic variant associated with asthma in African American children and finds limited replication of European population findings.

The paper highlights persistent health disparities across race/ethnicity and calls for greater diversity in biomedical research to improve scientific understanding and social justice.