Overview
PNRI’s Science Matters free, virtual seminars feature discussions with scientists around the globe about 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.
The seminars are free to attend and open to the scientific community and anyone interested in learning more about genetics. These are virtual events (via Zoom) and require advance registration. Each seminar has a unique registration link. Register for our next seminar at the bottom of this page.
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January
12:00 noon – 1:15pm (PT)
Kathleen Burns, MD, PhD
Chair, Dept. of Pathology at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School
A Retrotransposon in Cancer: The Marker and The Mutator
In this seminar, Dr. Burns will delve into the intriguing world of repetitive DNA sequences within in the human genome, focusing on the utility of using the LINE-1 ORF1 protein as a cancer biomarker. She will also explore the mechanisms and implications of LINE-1 ORF2 mutagenesis in various malignancies. Join us for a fascinating discussion at the intersection of genomics and cancer research.
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