# Transfer learning for genomic prediction in underrepresented populations

DevFeed: [Transfer learning for genomic prediction in underrepresented populations](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/transfer-learning-for-genomic-prediction-in-underrepresented-populations-6915.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://research.google/blog/transfer-learning-for-genomic-prediction-in-underrepresented-populations/>)

Published: 2026-09-03T18:20:31Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [The latest research from Google](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/the-latest-research-from-google.md>)

Topics: [Fine-tuning](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/fine-tuning.md>), [Model Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/model-development.md>), [Google](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/google.md>), [datasets](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/datasets.md>)

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## AI overview

Google Research evaluates transfer learning for polygenic risk-score prediction across populations. European-cohort transfer learning improves prediction for small underrepresented target cohorts but can reduce accuracy as target cohorts grow, particularly for population-specific traits.

## Source excerpt

General Science