2026 Genomics our way seminar series [Nov]

Name: 2026 Genomics our way seminar series [Nov]
Start: 2026-11-09T23:00:00-0500
End: 2026-11-10T00:00:00-0500

Mon, 9 Nov, 11pm - Tue, 10 Nov, 12am EST

Online Event

Australian Alliance for Indigenous Genomics

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When genes and environment interact...

This talk explores the concept of the gene-environment interaction: how the sum of the world around us interacts directly with our DNA. By bringing deep understanding of Country, culture, law and kinship with western understanding the 'exposome', we will discuss how exploring this open up new ways of understanding of health and wellbeing.

Series details

Genomics our way seminar series is an inclusive seminar series aimed at building capacity and understanding in Indigenous genomics, with content spanning technical topics, community engagement strategies, and governance principles—all within a culturally respectful, interdisciplinary framework.

The series is designed for researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community leaders interested in Indigenous genomics and its culturally relevant, equitable application.

The Genomics our way seminar series, hosted by the Australian Alliance for Indigenous Genomics ALIGN, is designed to deepen knowledge and enhance skills in the rapidly evolving field of Indigenous genomics.

You will receive the meeting details 24hours prior to the seminar start time. Be sure to add the calendar invites in the tickets to remind yourself.

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Please contact us if you have any questions or speaker suggestions: ALIGN@thekids.org.au

Lineup

Dr Katharine Brown

Katharine Brown is a postdoctoral research fellow in the with the Australian Alliance for Indigenous Genomics (ALIGN) at The Kids Research Institute Australia and Australian National University. She is a non-Indigenous woman living and working on Kaurna country. Katharine’s research draws on her experiences in advocacy, policy and translational research to respond to the disparities in cardiometabolic health and disease experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with a focus on centring holistic understanding of health and wellbeing in clinical care.