@GeneticsEngage
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Genetics Engage a proactive movement to include and connect with communities to support true inclusion in genetic medicine.
Joined October 2020
Some great questions on here...how can genetics respond to the diversity of concerns. None of them are trivial or unimportant.
Lots of good questions and thought provoking statements on our banner! @BritishSciFest What do you think @BritSocGenMed @GenomicsEngland
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Hear @ThinkSpeakMavis reflect on genetics and social justice - including how focusing on categories in genomics might not always be useful for social justice agenda.
ποΈ Episode 137 of The Genetics Podcast is live! π @ThinkSpeakMavis, Senior Researcher at @AdaLovelaceInst, shares her insights on promoting equity in genomics research. Tune in hereπ π§ https://t.co/81YsIRyAh9 π½οΈ https://t.co/HyjBlmGuCV
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We need more discussions on equity, so who better to do it than you (yes, you reader). Great opportunity to use your voice / experience in one of the biggest health studies, to influence & advance equity and diversity in #OurFutureHealth. Please consider and apply.
We need a diverse range of people to take part in #OurFutureHealth, so discoveries about disease can benefit people from all backgrounds. Weβre looking for new members for our Diversity & Inclusion Board β find out more:
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π₯One week to go before #pint24! π₯ Check the programme here https://t.co/tA4R5NQ4R9 Don't forget to book your ticket to join the science celebration ποΈ13th-15th May 2024 π40+ locations across the UK π450 events
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Was beyond super to be part of the discussions for this first ever https://t.co/DH74VgmilU. Inspired by the work the co-founders are doing, conversations show that if we convene to break barriers, those communities we belong to, will ultimately benefit. #bioethics for all
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https://t.co/aRN6brOMce This is so true, genomics remains highly unequal and unjust in who it harms or benefits
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Social justice and genomics go hand in hand, and today's roundtable highlighted just how much we need to rethink our approach to addressing racial inequalities in genomics research. Think FIRST about...
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Sasha will be at the Black Cultural Archives on the 25th Jan. Join her and Managing Director Lisa Anderson in conversation from 6pm. @ThinkSpeakMavis @MaleboMalope @Shenriques3 @theAGNC @ConnectingSci
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Learn about developing an #EDI strategy for the #GMSA with @Anju__Kulkarni at next month's #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion for #Genomics course Secure your place here: https://t.co/XqNquQJS5u
@VishTrip_11 @Shenriques3 @geneticsengage @GeneticAll_UK
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Booking is now open for next year's Virtual Cancer Genetics Course Early discounts apply when you secure your place before 27 Oct 2023 Find out more/book your place here: https://t.co/YLyZDxeLoL
@VishTrip_11 @Anju__Kulkarni @SEgenomics @geneticsengage @GeneticAll_UK @ACPUK
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Our final member, and another co-founder @ThinkSpeakMavis researches how people understand and experience health and other technologies. https://t.co/xgt2zR8Ru6 Come meet all 4 of our team on insta and learn more about how we engage with others on these topics.
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Genetics means so many different things to people, even a 'simple' test or result can be interpreted by a patient in multiple ways. People make sense of results from various contexts. https://t.co/hRgijatVXh
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Our co-founder @Shenriques3 is a genetic counsellor who uses science communication to break down big concepts into things that are easy to understand. Read more about her on
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Did you know, 9 Nov was genetic counsellor awareness day. As field grows, vital to reflect on challenges that GCs face and changes that need to be made.#geneticcounsellors #geneticcounsellingawarenessday #futureofgenetics
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Malebo helps diagnoses make sense, she talks to people about their concerns and helps them decide what is right for them
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Next up is @MaleboMalope (Introducing you to the Genetics Engage Family!) You have already met her in our 1st ever event, 3 years ago. #genetics #inclusion #engagement #prenatal #genetictesting #geneticcounseling #genetic counsellor https://t.co/ssZNieOraH
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Alss, did you know, genetic counsellors work in many areas. As Michelle will tell you, pregnancy is a very important time when it comes to genetic conditions.
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See more on https://t.co/WniRu25L3I and root around for some back catalogue!
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As promised. We have grown. Introducing you to the Genetics Engage Family! 1st up, Michelle Peter, a social scientist. Read more about her #genetics #inclusion #engagement #prenatal #genetictesting #research #socialscience #ethics
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3 years old today! Happy #BHM2023. To celebrate, we treated ourselves to 2 new colleagues & new media accounts. Working on a refresh, meanwhile, find out who our new colleagues are https://t.co/m8gb0b3EPr and follow us there!
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