Professor Chris Stringer
Research Leader, Human Evolution, Natural History Museum
About this event
- Date and time Mon 26 Sep 2022 from 5:30pm to 6:35pm
- Location Online
- Organised by Medical Genetics
This webinar brings together three leading experts in population genetics and anthropology to explore the evolving science and technology behind the search for our genetic origins.
Our speakers will provide an in-depth overview of our evolving understanding of who our ancestors were, and explain what this information could mean for our health.
During this webinar you will:
- Explore the science and technologies behind genealogical testing and our search for our genetic ancestry
- Understand the current limitations of genealogical testing
- Discuss the potential impact upon health, disease and identity among individuals and populations
The genetics of… series has been developed following feedback from delegates. 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 wellbeing.
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Registration for this webinar will close 1 hour prior to the start time. You will receive the webinar link 1 hour before the meeting. Late registrations will not be accepted.
Key speakers
Dr Anders Bergstrom
Postdoctoral Training Fellow, The Francis Crick Institute
Speaker's biography
Dr Anders Bergstrom completed his PhD at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the University of Cambridge, studying the genetic variation and history of human populations with a particular focus on Australia and New Guinea. As a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Crick, he is working on human evolutionary genomics using ancient and present-day DNA, as well as the genetic history of dogs and wolves.
Agenda
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Welcome and introduction
Dr Jonathan L Temple, Honorary Secretary, Medical Genetics Section, Royal Society of Medicine
Genetic ancestry: From a human evolution perspective
Professor Chris Stringer, Research Leader, Human Evolution, Natural History Museum
Questions and answers
Origins of modern human ancestry
Dr Anders Bergstrom, Postdoctoral Training Fellow, The Francis Crick Institute
Questions and answers
Panel discussion
Close of meeting
Location
Online
More from this series:
The genetics of intellectual disability: Episode 15
This webinar is part of the popular Genetics of webinar series and will provide an interesting update on the genetic origins of intellectual disability, as well as explore what challenges remain in this area.
Registration for this webinar will close 1 hour prior to the start time. You will receive the webinar link 1 hour 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 60 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.
