Dr Thomas Booth
Senior Research Laboratory Scientist, The Crick Institute, London
About this event
- Date and time Mon 26 Apr 2021 from 5:30pm to 6:35pm
- Location Online
- Organised by Medical Genetics
The eighth webinar in The genetics of… series. This unique and exciting webinar will allow participants to explore studies of ancient DNA and understand how it can inform us about the health of our species today. We have an unmissable chance to hear from specialists in the field blazing trails and harnessing key messages hidden within the genetics of our predecessors.
Since major technological advancements dramatically improved the ability to extract DNA from ancient biological samples, there has been no let-up. Releasing the molecular messages held within ancient genomes has significantly progressed our knowledge of the lives of our ancestors. Join us in this webinar to unpack the studies of ancient DNA and to ascertain how we can apply this knowledge to improve our health in the present day.
During this webinar you will:
- Explain how technological advancements in isolating ancient DNA have revealed information about the health of our ancestors
- Understand how ancient DNA is extracted, analysed and harnessed to give up its archaic secrets
- Acknowledge the utility of undertaking ancient DNA and archaeological studies in benefitting healthcare today
The genetics of… series has been developed following feedback from delegates attending the Genetics of COVID-19 webinars. Presented by the Medical Genetics section of the Royal Society of Medicine, this series of talks will focus on the role of genetics in different areas of health and well-being.
This activity has been supported by a grant from Roche Products Limited. Roche Products Limited has had no input into the arrangement or educational content of this activity.
A CPD certificate with 1 CPD credit will be issued to those joining each webinar live and will be automatically issued after 7 days to those who watched the webinar live in its entirety. Those who watch the webinar on-demand will receive a CPD certificate 30 days after the webinar has gone live.
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Registration for this webinar will close 2 hours prior to the start time. You will receive the webinar link 2 hours before the meeting. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Tickets
Standard pricing available until 26 April 2021.
Member
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Non - Member
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Key speakers
Dr Charlotte Houldcroft
Post-doctorate Research Associate, Cambridge Infectious Disease, The University of Cambridge
Location
Online
More from this series:
The genetics of forensic medicine: Episode 6
The sixth webinar in The genetics of… series. In this webinar, we will hear from expert speakers about the way that DNA has revolutionised forensic science. Participants will learn about the unique regions in the genetic code that allow fingerprints to identify individuals and how these became the mainstay of forensic medicine. Join us to hear how direct to consumer testing has helped to solve crimes and how molecular information is stored on the national DNA database.
The genetics of addiction: Episode 7
The seventh webinar in The genetics of… series. In this webinar, participants will have the chance to recognise the arguments for and against the role of genetics in addictive behaviour. Leaders in their fields will engage in a discussion to explore the role of DNA in driving addiction and to consider how epigenetic factors display the interplay of nature versus nurture.
The genetics of extrachromosomal DNA and its importance in cancer: Episode 9
The ninth webinar in The genetics of… series. Join us for this webinar which will bring together three world-renowned scientists, each offering unique insights into the role of extrachromosomal DNA in cancer. There will be an opportunity to ask our panel of experts questions on this recently emerging field of cancer genomics.
Registration for this webinar will close 2 hours prior to the start time. You will receive the webinar link 2 hours before the meeting. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Special rates for difficult times
The RSM wishes to offer healthcare professionals continued learning opportunities during the coronavirus pandemic. The RSM’s weekly COVID-19 Series webinars remain free of charge, while there will be small charges to register for other online education. These fees will enable the RSM to continue its programme of activities and will apply during the course of the pandemic.
Webinar recordings will be available for registered delegates up to 30 days after the live webinar, via Zoom. The link will be sent 24 hours after the webinar takes place.
This webinar will be recorded and stored by the Royal Society of Medicine and may be distributed in future on various internet channels.
