Ithaca College

"The Cornell University Genetic Ancestry Project: engaging undergrads from across the university in learning about personal genomics through participation"

4:00 p.m.
CNS 112 
Department Seminar Series

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Refreshments served at 3:45, 1st floor CNS foyer. Bring your mug. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Nancy Pierce at 274-3161.  We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.

Chip Aquadro, Cornell University

Prof. Chip Aquadro, who directs the Cornell Genetic Ancestry Project, will discuss engaging students from across campus to analyze their DNA to reveal their personal genetic ancestry. Are 200 Cornell undergrads as diverse genetically as 200 individuals sampled at a street fair in Queens, NY? Prof. Aquadro will also describe how he has expanded on this effort and developed a new course on Personal Genomics and Medicine for freshman and sophomores from diverse disciplines across campus.