CRISPRcon 2020 Virtual: Race and Health Equity
Speakers
Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology at Howard University
Vice President, Social and Clinical Research & Development, National Minority Quality Forum
Chief, Education and Community Involvement Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH
Doctoral Student, Graduate Researcher in the W. Montague Cobb Research Lab
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Howard University
Geechee Language and Cultural Activist
Booths
What is CRISPRcon?
Rather than a traditional science conference, CRISPRcon is a dialogue across disciplines and perspectives
2020 flash talk: Michael Friend, Minority Coalition for Precision Medicine
Community Engagement on CRISPR and Sickle Cell Disease
Partner: Howard University
Continuing to build a culture of academic excellence and rigor that prepares talented students to solve local and global problems
2020 flash talk: Vick Mahase
Using CRISPR to research – and ultimately vaccinate against – COVID-19 in African Americans
Sponsor: United Soybean Board
Helping to ensure a strong and profitable future for U.S. soybean farmers
Sponsor: Corteva Agriscience
Growing progress and ensuring the success of generations to come
Keystone Policy Center
Empowering leaders to thoughtfully engage on complex policy issues
What is CRISPR?
Genome Editing with CRISPR-Cas9
What is CRISPR?
Introduction to CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing
What is CRISPR?
What is gene editing, and what is somatic vs. germline editing?
2020 talk: Calandra McCool
Watch the full presentation from panelist Calandra McCool, Associate Attorney, Big Fire Law and Policy Group
2020 talk: Devon Peña
Watch the full presentation from panelist Dr. Devon Peña, Professor, University of Washington