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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:DCMB / CCMB Weekly Seminar featuring Karen Miga\, PhD (UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute)
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: The initial Human Genome Project was a landmark achievement\, serving as an essential resource for basic and clinical science\, as well as for understanding human history\, for over two decades. However\, it needs an upgrade due to missing data\, inaccurately assembled regions\, and its inability to fully represent and identify sequence variants equitably. A single reference map\, regardless of its completeness\, cannot encapsulate the variation across the human population\, leading to biases and ultimately inequity in genomic studies. Recognizing this limitation\, the new initiative known as the Human Pangenome Project aims to deliver hundreds of highly accurate and complete genomes. This effort intends to define all bases of each chromosome from telomere to telomere (T2T)\, ensuring a broader representation of common variants across the human species. Achieving these goals will require the rise of new tools and technology standards for complete genome assemblies and pangenomics\, which will have broad and lasting impact on genomic research.\n\nShort bio:  Throughout her career\, she has developed innovative computational and experimental approaches to advance understanding of centromeric and pericentromeric DNAs. She works at the forefront of genome technologies as part of the T2T and Pangenome initiative to construct genetic and epigenetic maps to expand our understanding of their structure and function.  As a group leader\, she prioritizes fostering a creative and scientifically rigorous environment that supports inclusivity and diversity within our scientific team.  She also prioritizes training that operates at the intersection of science\, justice\, and equity.
UID:128692-21861500@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/128692
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Pre Med,Free,Graduate Students,Human Genetics,In Person,Information and Technology,Learning Health Systems,Lecture,Life Science,Medicine,Physics,Faculty,Pre-Health,Precision Health,Public Health,Research,Science,seminar,Structural Biology,Talk,Undergraduate,Virtual,Discussion,Chemistry,Cardiovascular,Biosciences,Biomedical Engineering,Biology,Biointerfaces,Basic Science,Applications
LOCATION:Palmer Commons - Forum Hall
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DTSTAMP:20241010T130806
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241113T160000
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Distinguished University Professorship Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Office of the President and the Office of the Provost\, this event features three Distinguished University Professors speaking on their professional and scholarly experiences. Each concise lecture will be followed by a brief Q & A.\n\n“Evolutionary Genetics: Origins of Biodiversity” by Patricia J. Wittkopp (Deborah E. Goldberg Distinguished University & Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology and Molecular\, Cellular & Developmental Biology\, College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts).\n\n“The Making of an Academic Surgeon” by Kevin C. Chung (William C. Grabb Distinguished University Professor of Surgery\, Charles B. G. De Nancrede Professor of Surgery\, Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery\, Michigan Medicine).\n\n“Do You Know Mathematics Well Enough to Teach Fourth Grade?” by Deborah Loewenberg Ball (Jessie Jean Storey-Fry Distinguished University Professor of Education\, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor\, William H. Payne Collegiate Professor of Education\, Professor of Education\, Marsal Family School of Education\, Research Professor\, Survey Research Center\, Institute for Social Research).
UID:127660-21859459@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/127660
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Reception,AEM Featured,dup,lecture
LOCATION:Michigan League - League Ballroom | Second Floor
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DTSTAMP:20241017T085622
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241113T160000
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SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:Donia Human Rights Center Panel Discussion | Reproductive Rights as Human Rights: International Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Payal Shah\, JD\, Director\, Program on Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones\, Physicians for Human Rights\; Tamara Dávila\, Human Rights Fellow at the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership in Kalamazoo College\, Michigan\; Seda Saluk\, Assistant Professor\, Women’s and Gender Studies\, University of Michigan.\n\nCo-sponsored by: U-M Global Feminisms Project\, Department of Women's and Gender Studies\, Institute for Research on Women and Gender\, University of Michigan\, and Center for Middle East and North African Studies\n\nThis interdisciplinary panel will discuss ongoing efforts around the world to defend reproductive justice as an essential human right\, tied to the rights to life\, health\, equality and autonomy.  Speakers will address the role of legal and medical professionals as well as scholars and activists in documenting the harm of restrictions on reproductive rights and advocating for victims with particular focus on the U.S.\, Nicaragua and Turkey.\n\nThis event is free and open to the public\, but registration is required if you intend to participate virtually.\n\nRegister at: https://myumi.ch/qV9xg\n\nCHAIR:\n\nProfessor Michele Heisler\, MD\, MPA\n\nProfessor\, Internal Medicine\, Health Behavior and Health Equity\; Medical Director\, Physicians for Human Rights.\n\nDr. Michele Heisler is renowned for her work in advancing health through respect for human rights and addressing social determinants of health. Internationally recognized for her research on the health consequences of human rights violations\, she has authored over 300 peer-reviewed articles and has been instrumental in developing protocols\, legislation\, and partnerships aimed at preventing violence and discrimination.\n\nPANELISTS:\n\nPayal Shah\, JD \n\nDirector\, Program on Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones\, Physicians for Human Rights (participating virtually via Zoom)\n\nPayal Shah\, a distinguished human rights lawyer with over 15 years in gender equality and sexual and reproductive rights advocacy\, currently directs a major initiative on reproductive rights at Physicians for Human Rights. Her work focuses on training and advocacy to support survivors of sexual violence and improve forensic evidence collection globally.\n\nTamara Dávila\n\nHuman Rights Fellow\, Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership\, Kalamazoo College\, Michigan\n\nTamara Dávila\, a Nicaraguan psychologist\, feminist activist\, and human rights defender\, has dedicated her career to advocating for sexual and reproductive rights and supporting survivors of violence. Dávila's activism has led to her imprisonment\, and she continues her advocacy work from exile in the United States\, focusing on empowering marginalized communities.\n\nSeda Saluk\, PhD\n\nAssistant Professor\, Women’s and Gender Studies\, University of Michigan\n\nFeminist anthropologist Seda Saluk specializes in medical anthropology\, science and technology studies\, and Middle East studies. Her current book project\, “Monitoring Reproduction: Surveillance and Care in Turkey”\, investigates the complexities of reproductive surveillance against the backdrop of demographic changes. Her research has been widely supported and published in several leading academic journals.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
UID:125639-21855502@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/125639
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Feminism,Human Rights Violations
LOCATION:Lane Hall - Room 2239
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