Description
Genetic ancestry testing is often framed as a means to understanding who we are and where we came from. But what, exactly, do the results of these tests mean? Why are genetic data from ancestry tests of interest to individuals, scientists, and companies? What important questions arise about the uses of these data? Facilitating classroom conversations about genetic ancestry testing can be a powerful way to both connect scientific advances in the real world with lessons about human genetic variation and support students in becoming informed consumers.
This program is part of a webinar series titled Exploring Difference in the Biology Classroom that brought together educators and researchers for conversations about the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of genetics. The series was organized by Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue in partnership with the Center for ELSI Resources & Analysis.
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Panelists
Janina Jeff, PhD, MS, is a population geneticist and senior scientist at Illumina, and host and executive producer of In Those Genes, a podcast show that links genetics, African American identity, and Black culture.
Dr. Jada Benn Torres, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Genetic Anthropology and Biocultural Studies Laboratory at Vanderbilt University.
