BIG is an organization dedicated to amplifying voices and work by Black-identifying geneticists. #BlackInGenetics

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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.
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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…
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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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Share your best practice approaches on a global stage at the 2025 World Congress on #GeneticCounselling! #WCGC2025 We welcome contributions that showcase examples from education, research and clinical practice.  Submit an abstract by 3 December ⏰ 📎bit.ly/4doPpYk
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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
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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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Are you looking for support to participate in networking and knowledge sharing with fellow genetic counsellors? We’re offering #bursaries to cover up to 50% of the registration fee for our 2025 World Congress. #WCGC2025 #GCchat Apply by 19 November 2024➡️bit.ly/4doPpYk
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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 buff.ly/3Y28l9k

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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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🚨 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…
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