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Adjustment for Local Ancestry in Genetic Association Analysis of Admixed Populations

Description: Presentation on the consideration of local ancestry of admixed populations, or populations comprised of genetically distinct ancestral populations which can alter their gene flow in unique ways. It was presented at the UNT Transdisciplinary Conference on Ancestral Genomics Research which was held virtually on November 20-21, 2020.
Date: November 21, 2020
Duration: 9 minutes 33 seconds
Creator: Wang, Xuexia
Partner: University of North Texas
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[Examining the Role of Nanomaterials and Optical Sensors for Genomics Research]

Description: This presentation introduces the possibility of using nanomaterials and optically active sensors in genomics research. The presenter shares the history and applications of nanomaterials, introduces their research into optical-luminescent sensors and optically active plasmonic nanoparticles, and explores how they might be used in genomics. It was presented at the UNT Transdisciplinary Conference on Ancestral Genomics Research which was held virtually on November 20-21, 2020.
Date: November 21, 2020
Duration: 30 minutes 37 seconds
Creator: Marpu, Sreekar
Partner: University of North Texas
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Structural and Functional Studies of TRPV6 Channels

Description: Presentation on TRPV6, which is an entry channel for calcium ions in epithelial cells, and its associated risk for cancer when overexpressed. It was presented at the UNT Transdisciplinary Conference on Ancestral Genomics Research which was held virtually on November 20-21, 2020.
Date: November 21, 2020
Duration: 25 minutes 24 seconds
Creator: Sobolevsky, Alexander
Partner: University of North Texas
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Research to Precision Medicine: Examining Current Perceptions and Use of Race, Ethnicity and Ancestry Among Clinical Genetics Professionals

Description: Presentation on the difficulty of achieving diversity in genomic research, a review of recent research, and recommendations for moving forward. It was presented at the UNT Transdisciplinary Conference on Ancestral Genomics Research which was held virtually on November 20-21, 2020.
Date: November 21, 2020
Duration: 32 minutes 03 seconds
Creator: Popejoy, Alice B.
Partner: University of North Texas
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The Imprecision of Precision Medicine: Biomedical Research Must Be More Than Average

Description: This presentation delves into the lack of precision in precision medicine when it comes to anyone who is not the average research subject, with the average is usually males of European ancestry. It was presented at the UNT Transdisciplinary Conference on Ancestral Genomics Research which was held virtually on November 20-21, 2020.
Date: November 21, 2020
Duration: 38 minutes 10 seconds
Creator: Oh, Sam S.
Partner: University of North Texas
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How Tiny Zebrafish and Their Surprisingly Human-Like Genome Can Benefit Medical Research

Description: Presentation highlighting the use of zebrafish to identify genes relating to predisposition to thromboembolism and cardiovascular disease in people with African ancestry. It was presented at the UNT Transdisciplinary Conference on Ancestral Genomics Research which was held virtually on November 20-21, 2020.
Date: November 21, 2020
Duration: 16 minutes 54 seconds
Creator: Jagadeeswaran, Pudur
Partner: University of North Texas
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Genomics of Cardiometabolic Diseases in Mexican Americans

Description: Presentation on the importance of studying underrepresented ethnicities in genomics, in particular those Hispanic/Latino ancestry. It was presented at the UNT Transdisciplinary Conference on Ancestral Genomics Research which was held virtually on November 20-21, 2020.
Date: November 21, 2020
Duration: 28 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: Hidalgo, Bertha
Partner: University of North Texas
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TRPV6: An Actionable Susceptibility Locus in Cancer Disparities? An Examination of Recent Evidence

Description: Presentation on population-biased cancer disparities related to the TRPV6 gene. The presenter discusses the TRPV6 gene from evolutionary biology and structural biology standpoints, the role it plays in cancer, through a evolutionary-ecological model, and provides a synthesis of relevant research. It was presented at the UNT Transdisciplinary Conference on Ancestral Genomics Research which was held virtually on November 20-21, 2020.
Date: November 21, 2020
Duration: 24 minutes 21 seconds
Creator: Francis-Lyon, Patricia A.
Partner: University of North Texas
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What Accounts for Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health

Description: Presentation focusing on racial and ethnic disparities in health and health care that includes historical and modern perspectives, socioecological factors, and challenges to overcoming these disparities. It was presented at the UNT Transdisciplinary Conference on Ancestral Genomics Research which was held virtually on November 20-21, 2020.
Date: November 21, 2020
Duration: 30 minutes 13 seconds
Creator: Bigby, JudyAnn
Partner: University of North Texas
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Education, Training Opportunities for the Pipeline High School Through Postdoctorate

Description: Presentation on the National Science Foundation and its career and professional development resources for high school students through individuals starting their careers. It was presented at the UNT Transdisciplinary Conference on Ancestral Genomics Research which was held virtually on November 20-21, 2020.
Date: November 21, 2020
Duration: 27 minutes 42 seconds
Creator: Barrett, Kim
Partner: University of North Texas
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