BIPOC veterans face preventable diagnostic blind spots because most genetic reference data underrepresents their ancestry. Population-specific genomics changes that by building ancestry-aware panels, harmonizing EHR + omics data, and engaging communities in consent and governance. The VA can convert uncertainty into actionable care. This long-form guide maps the challenge, the technology, and a practical pilot design to close the gap between genomic promise and the lived expe

Many assume the reference genome works for everyone. It doesn’t. At Phronetik, we are building ancestry-aware tools that empower communities historically left behind.