Meet the Scientist Virtual Event: Dr. Travis Tu'ifua

Join UtSTA for a one hour event with Dr. Travis Tu'ifua - U of U 

Using computational genomics to study disease in Pacific Islanders

I am currently studying Pacific Islander genomes to better understand the genetic factors that contribute to the increased rates of diabetes, kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease that affects this community. We are using a multi-omics approach to identify and characterize both common and rare genetic variants in Pacific Islanders that associate with disease. I think a better understanding of the challenges of genetics research and how we leverage technology to meet those challenges is fascinating. Teachers in UtSTA are inspiring the next generation of scientists. If the teachers understand this, they'll be better equipped to prepare the kids.

UtSTA Members - FREE - If you would like to donate to the Richard Tolman Scholarship do so under the donations button at the bottom of the home page.

Nonmembers will be $35.00. (become a member and attend for free). All proceeds go to the Richard Tolman Scholarship

This will be a one hour virtual event where Heath will share his passion of the evolution of insects with us and how to bring the idea of evolution into our classrooms.

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