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We’re excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the second year of the Black In Genetics Fellowship Program! Be sure to visit blackingenetics.com/big-fell… for more details.
ALT This is an infographic announcing the Black In Genetics call for applications to the 2024 Student Development Fellowship program. The background is shades of brown and words at the top of this image read “Call for applications”. Below those words is an image of a computer screen with the webpage for the fellowship program open. The webpage has a brown banner that reads “Student Development Fellowship Program” and “#blackingenetics”. Below the banner is text that reads, “2024 Program Timeline March 18, 2024 Call for application opens, June 7 2024 Applications are due.” On the bottom right corner of the webpage is a white button that reads “apply now”.
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For folks still here, the first big project from my group is pre-printed. Super talented postdoc @mariaakop explored how reference bias can skew estimates of diversity, demography, divergence and recombination rate with help from @_ellie_cat and @GMenchev. Thread 👇🏽
1/7 🧬 New Preprint Alert: Our study highlights the risks of using divergent reference genomes in population genomics. The choice of reference genome can skew key inferences about demography, diversity, and selection. Read on for insights! biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/…
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I am incredibly grateful for this recognition! To be listed among scientists who have made indelible marks of pioneering advancements --- what a humbling experience!
"Cancer genomicist Melissa B. Davis on surrounding yourself with supportive mentors and allies"
Read our interview with @MSMEDU Dr. Melissa B. Davis, one of our #50ScientistsThatInspire:
cell.com/news-do/50-inspirin…
ALT Quote from Dr. Melissa B. Davis: "It’s crucial to find a network of people who support, protect, and encourage you."
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Celebrating GOLDEN Genetics' work to increase Black representation in #GeneticCounseling! Through mentorship, outreach, and community, GOLDEN supports 180+ mentees on their path to becoming GCs. Proud to support this mission for a more inclusive field! perspectives.nsgc.org/Articl…
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Many Black scientists fall through the cracks during their postdoc; I almost did myself. Last month, 70+ @natblackpostdoc members met for the 1st time to strengthen our community.🙏🏾RT to help us reach new members/sponsors so we can continue to grow no matter the political climate
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Ever felt like your leadership skills in research could use a boost?
My newsletter explores the multifaceted nature of leadership in academia, from effective communication strategies to fostering a collaborative research environment. jadsonjall.com/contact/
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I'm speaking at the #ASHG2024 meeting of the @GeneticsSociety in Denver. Join my talk on the secondary findings in 381 participants in the DDD-Africa
Session 76 - Translating Genetics into Screening
Friday 11/8/2024 11:00:00 - 11:15:00 AM
Venue: room 401, Colorado Conv Center
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📢 Application Deadline Extended: November 4, 2024
Justice Dialogues is seeking 15-20 scholars from across disciplines to explore justice-forward bioethics in 2025, focusing on genomics, AI, precision medicine, and more. Learn more: justicedialogues.com
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I am so happy to be honored this year by @EBONY as a Power 100 honoree in the category of STEM trailblazers 🌊 Thank you, EBONY, for celebrating how WE show up and for truly moving Black forward. #EBONYPOWER100 @BlackinMarSci
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Honored to be named a @EBONY Power 100 honoree in the STEM Trailblazers category!🏆✨ Grateful to be recognized alongside such brilliant individuals from our community. Thank you, EBONY, for celebrating our greatness and pushing Black culture forward. 💫 #EBONYPOWER100
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I am deeply grateful to be recognized alongside such remarkable individuals who continue to push the boundaries of innovation and excellence within our community. #EbonyPower100 – at Georgia, USA
Allow us to introduce the 2024 EBONY Power 100 honorees!
These remarkable leaders, innovators, and game-changers aren’t just raising the bar—they’re redefining it across every industry. Join us as we celebrate the visionaries shaping the future of Black excellence! #EBONYPower100
Read more here: bit.ly/3YzbOhp
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Members, registration is still open for our upcoming workshops: Getting Started with Workflows for Bioinformatics, hosted by @SeqeraLabs on 10/17 and 10/18.
Register today for Day 1 and Day 2 to secure your spot while they last!
#nextflow #training
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🚨 Exciting opportunity!
The Royal Society's Career Development Fellowship offers up to £690K in funding for early-career Black researchers in STEM.
Boost your research, gain mentorship, and network for future success! 🌟
🗓️ Apply by Nov 19, 2024.
royalsociety.org/grants/care…
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aacr.org/blog/2024/10/04/str… – at St Louis, MO
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🚨 Enrollment is OPEN for The GC Immersive at Color! This FREE, REMOTE program is designed to boost your skills and get you ready for GC school! Mock sessions, pedigree training, and much more! Enroll now! color.com/genetic-counseling…… #GeneticCounseling #Genechat #RemoteLearning
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"Incorporating multiracial and multiethnic experiences into genetic counseling practice and research: A necessary opportunity": New paper with @StanfordBioethx current T32 fellow Chenery Lowe & genetic counselor Justin Gomez-Stafford: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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I'm recruiting again!!
I'm recruiting PhD students for Fall 2024 through the EBE program @BU_Biology! I'm excited to mentor students from a diversity of backgrounds and a variety of career goals/interests. Reach out to me if you are interested in tropical beetle ecology and/or biodiversity genomics!
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🎉 💃🏽Excited to share that my latest 1st author paper, “AGTR1 🧬 variant rs2638355 is associated with increased salt 🧂sensitivity of blood pressure: a female-specific effect in individuals from the HyperPath cohort,” is out in @JHypertension.
doi.org/10.1097/hjh.00000000…
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Thank you @UniofNewcastle 🙌🏾
We're very proud of one of our outstanding researchers, Dr Simone Webb, who is among the first eight people to be awarded a Royal Society Career Development Fellowship, aimed at developing underrepresentation in UK STEM academia! 👏🎉
#WeAreNCL
ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/lat…
ALT Researcher Simone Webb sits with a cheerful expression sitting at a desk in a laboratory. She is wearing a green lanyard and is in front of a laptop and lab equipment.
Happening tomorrow!
We’re hosting a virtual social this Saturday at 2p ET! We can’t wait to connect with our community!! Register here: eventbrite.com/e/big-septemb…
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September is #SickleCellAwareness month! 🩸🧫
Tune into our conversation with patient advocate, Victoria Gray, to learn more about her journey with #CRISPR treatment & more!
dnapodcast.com/episodes/2024…
