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PNRI’s Science Matters Seminar: Rare Disease Research and Advocacy
February 28 - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Free
Our Science Matters seminars highlight exciting research in genetics, genomics, and evolutionary biology with important societal impact. Topics include research on the genetics of ethnically diverse populations, diseases afflicting vulnerable or underserved groups, and efforts to expand the diversity (broadly defined) of research subjects or the scientific workforce.
Venue: Zoom – Register today!
Join us for a special Science Matters seminar on rare disease research in honor of Rare Disease Day 2024. We have two guest speakers presenting:
The Lived Experience of Rare Disease Jill Hawkins, Founder and President of FAM177A1 Research Fund, will share one family’s journey from undiagnosed children to a new foundation and robust scientific network, underscoring the power of diagnosis and research.
BCM-GREGoR: Accelerating Molecular Diagnoses for Rare Disease Families Dr. Jennifer Posey, Assistant Professor and Physician Scientist in the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine, will introduce the Baylor College of Medicine Genomic Research to Elucidate the Genetics of Rare (BCM-GREGoR) research program. She will discuss the goals and scope of their work, highlighting several recent discoveries.
