Researchers call for reform in the use of racial data in biomedical research

A recent study published in Synthese challenges the default collection and reliance on ethno-racial data in biomedical research, arguing that these practices often lack scientific or ethical justification. The paper critically examines the widely accepted “fair subject selection” requirement, which mandates proportional representation of racial groups in clinical trials, and suggests that this approach might inadvertently perpetuate scientific inaccuracies and social stereotypes.