Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Meeting Room A
Presenter: Bryant McAllister
Genetic data have revolutionized how we diagnose medical conditions; however, as more companies like 23andMe offer reports on personal health and disease it is important to recognize their limitations. One such improvement is to include more people from underrepresented populations to contribute to medical studies. Join us as we explore how human genetic diversity is vital to our understanding of the genetic basis of disease. This presentation will focus on the inclusion of diverse populations in direct-to-consumer research studies
The DNA Interest Group is designed to bring together individuals in the Iowa City area interested in learning about the use and interpretation of commercial DNA test results. Meetings will address a variety of different topical areas, including applications in genealogy, inferences of traits, exploration of human genetic variation, and the societal impact of these services. Meetings will also include group discussions, and are free and open to the public. If this topic interests you, join us!
For more information, contact Bryant McAllister at bryant-mcallister@uiowa.edu and follow the group on Facebook: DNA Interest Group - Iowa City.
If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.
This event is open to the public.
Cosponsor
Cosponsor Organization: University of Iowa Biology Department
Cosponsor Name: Bryant McAllister
Cosponsor Phone: 319-335-2604