Events

Past Event

Anti-Racism Speaker Series featuring Dr. Tshaka Cunningham

September 22, 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
America/New_York
Online Event Online
Click here for registration via Zoom. 

This virtual event will feature Dr. Tshaka Cunningham. Title of his talk is "Engaging Diverse Communities in Genomics Research". 

Cunningham is co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of TruGenomix Health Inc., an emerging precision genomics biotechnology company that is harnessing the power of genomics to improve risk prediction and diagnosis of PTSD. He is also Executive Director of the Faith Based Genetic Research Institute, a community-based nonprofit organization with a mission to democratize access to genomics and precision medicine in underrepresented minorities.

Dr. Cunningham was a subject matter expert in Genomics and Precision Medicine for the VHA ORD Genomic Medicine Implementation Program and convened the MVP-Diversity Working Group, which presented recommendations to the VA Genomic Medicine Program Advisory Committee on patient recruitment strategies to ensure that minority Veteran participation in the VA’s Million Veteran Program is maximized.

Event is open to the public.

Contact Information

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347-978-2871