Genetics and Genomics Academy Seminar

Genes & Society: Decolonizing Human Genetic Research Workshop Series

While the events over the last several years in the United States have placed an important focus on issues of race, diversity, and systemic inequalities; these issues are long-standing and embedded within institutions, academic disciplines, and the broader scientific community. In response to the most recent examples of these inequalities, NC State has stated that “Diversity is critical to NC State’s mission” and that “New perspectives deepen our understanding, strengthen our community and propel our innovation”.Building upon NC State’s mission statement and past successful race and science events, NC State’s Being an Ally in Academics (BAA) group has collaborated with Genetics and Genomics Academy, the Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Center, and TriCEM to organize a new two-day workshop series titled, “Genes and Society: Decolonizing Human Genetic Research”.The goal of this series is to explore the current and historical intersections of racism, systemic inequalities, and human genetic research with an emphasis on inviting diverse and historically underrepresented groups as seminar speakers.

• November 7th: GGA Seminar 5 – 6:30 PM
  • David Clark Labs Room 101
  • light refreshments served 5:00-5:30
  • Catering by Neomonde 6:30 – 8 PM
  • This event will be held In-Person and Livestreamed on Youtube