Technology for a Changing World
Humans of BSOE
Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Employing Large-Scale Human Genetics for Therapeutic Target Discovery at 23andMe
Speaker Name:
Lino Gonzalez
Speaker Title:
Senior Scientist
Speaker Organization:
23andMe
Start Time:
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 - 10:00am
End Time:
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 - 11:30am
Location:
E2-599
Organizer:
UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute Office of Diversity
23andMe, a leading personal genetics company, has accumulated a research platform that is currently the world’s largest database for genetic research. Dr. Gonzalez will provide an overview of the company’s approach to therapeutic development, with a focus on novel targets using the 23andMe genetic database.
All are welcome to join us for this Pathways to Careers in Genomics winter quarter Invited talk. Discussion and refreshments to follow the talk.
To accommodate a disability, please contact Ben Coffey at the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute (becoffey@ucsc.edu, 831-459-1477).
