Age-Based Genomic Screening (ABGS) /genetics/abgs Department of Genetics Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:48:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 ABGS at the 黑料网 Science Expo /genetics/abgs/2025/04/abgs-at-the-unc-science-expo/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:48:58 +0000 /genetics/abgs/?p=4082 Read more]]> On Saturday, April 5th, the Age-Based Genomic Screening team attended the 黑料网 Science Expo. The 黑料网 Science Expo, hosted by the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, is a signature event of the annual North Carolina Science Festival featuring more than 100 booths staffed by 黑料网-Chapel Hill students, researchers, practitioners, and community volunteers, hands-on activities and games, science demonstrations, behind-the-scenes lab tours, and more! ABGS enjoyed distributing general genetics educational resources, like our comics, and gathering insight and interest on these materials and our study.

]]> ABGS at Black Family Wellness Expo /genetics/abgs/2025/04/abgs-at-black-family-wellness-expo/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:40:16 +0000 /genetics/abgs/?p=4076 Read more]]> On Saturday, March 15th, the Age-Based Genomic Screening team attended the Black Family Wellness Expo. The Black Family Wellness Expo, hosted by Southeast Raleigh YMCA; and the Raleigh (NC), Durham (NC) and Triangle Park (NC) Chapters of The Links, Incorporated, included screenings for blood pressure, cancer, cholesterol. hearing & speech, mental health, and heart health as well as fitness classes, interview/career/job training and employment opportunities for qualified candidates, healthy snacks, giveaways, and more! ABGS enjoyed distributing general genetics educational resources, like our comics, and gathering insight and interest on these materials and our study.

]]> ABGS at the 2025 American Indian Unity Conference /genetics/abgs/2025/03/abgs-at-the-2025-american-indian-unity-conference/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:38:20 +0000 /genetics/abgs/?p=4022 Read more]]> On Thursday, March 6th and Friday, March 7th, the Age-Based Genomic Screening team attended the 50th annual Unity Conference, which hosted over 5,000 attendees. The event was hosted by the United Tribes of NC and will its mission was to continue to promote educational, economic, religious, charitable, and cultural activities for American Indian people. While tabling, we enjoyed distributing general genetics educational resources, gathering interest for our caregiver interviews, and getting to connect with tribal leaders, new people, and organizations. We also reported back on results from surveys conducted during the 2024 Unity Conference (see poster below).

We look forward to attending the Unity Conference again next year!

]]> ABGS at Bull City in Black: HBCU Showcase /genetics/abgs/2025/02/abgs-at-bull-city-in-black-hbcu-showcase/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:12:58 +0000 /genetics/abgs/?p=3996 Read more]]> On Feb 8th, the Age Based Genomic Screening team engaged with over 100 residents in the city of Durham, NC at the Bull City in Black: HBCU Showcase hosted by 100 Black Men (Triangle East Chapter), Durham Success Submit, the City of Durham, and the Emily K Center ! We loved hearing about everyone鈥檚 knowledge and opinions of genetic screening and genomic medicine and research as well as answering questions about our project. The event also showcased and celebrated the history and enduring legacy of historically black colleges and universities from across the state and region as well as hosted workshops covering topics such as financial literacy, FAFSA assistance, ACT test preparation, and more!

]]> ABGS at Spanish Heritage Month Event /genetics/abgs/2024/09/abgs-at-spanish-heritage-month-event/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:27:19 +0000 /genetics/abgs/?p=3981 Read more]]> On Sept. 28th, the Age-Based Genomic Screening Team visited the Spanish Heritage Month Event hosted by Miles Magnolia in Louisburg, NC! At this event we engaged in general genetics and genomics education with over 100 Louisburg residents as well as connected with partner organizations that serve rural communities to expand our network and reach to this population. This will help us hear from populations in rural settings, ensuring we meet their unique needs on our quest to make genetic screening widely available and accessible to everyone!

]]> ABGS at Hispanic Heritage Fiesta /genetics/abgs/2024/09/hispanic-heritage-fiesta/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:47:10 +0000 /genetics/abgs/?p=3972 Read more]]> On Sept. 21st, the Age-Based Genomic Screening Team partnered with the Hispanic Heritage Fiesta where we interacted with over 3,000 Pittsboro Latinx community members conversing about barriers and facilitators to genetic and genomic screening. In addition, our team loved dancing with the Quincea帽eras, tasting from the various food trucks, and admiring the art tent with the community!

]]> ABGS at the Community Health and Wellness Fair /genetics/abgs/2024/09/abgs-at-the-community-health-and-wellness-fair/ Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:07:23 +0000 /genetics/abgs/?p=3956 Read more]]> On Sept. 14th, the Age Based Genomic Screening team engaged with over 300 residents in the cities of Monroe/Charlotte, NC at the Community Health and Wellness Fair hosted by Wingate University, Novant Health, Heart for Monroe, and Walgreens! We loved hearing about everyone’s knowledge and opinions of genetic screening and genomic medicine and research as well as answering questions about our project. This fair also featured health services like flu shots, blood pressure, and blood sugar screenings and giveaways like free food, dental hygiene kits, school supplies, and more.

]]> Washington Post article | “Pioneering studies show promise in sequencing a baby鈥檚 genome at birth” https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2024/06/17/sequence-baby-genome-diseases/ Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:56:51 +0000 /genetics/abgs/?p=3954 Washington Post article that mentions the ABGS project and researchers Jonathan Berg and Laura Milko.

]]> ABGS at the ENLACE Community Resource Fair /genetics/abgs/2024/05/abgs-at-the-enlace-community-resource-fair/ Thu, 23 May 2024 15:57:31 +0000 /genetics/abgs/?p=3895 Read more]]> On May 18th, the Age-Based Genomic Screening Team had the chance to table at the ENLACE Community Resource Fair. We loved hearing from the attendees from the Hispanic/Latine community in Charlotte about what they have heard about genetics and answering any questions they had for us. It was also amazing to meet all the wonderful community groups that were present and the meaningful work that they do!

A big thank you to ENLACE for having us there and here is the link to for more information about their work.

Laura Milko and Juhi Salunke at the Age-Based Genomic Screening Tabel with a standee of a DNA character beside them
a view of the community resource fair with sifferent colorful tables and attendess walking and talking to the community representatives there.
Table displaying items from the Age-Based Genomic Screening project including informational handbills, educational comics, flyers, pens, and candy for those who stop by the table.

 

 

]]> ABGS at the AKA Mental Health and Wellness Fair /genetics/abgs/2024/05/abgs-at-the-aka-mental-health-and-wellness-fair/ Tue, 07 May 2024 18:28:37 +0000 /genetics/abgs/?p=3841 Read more]]> On May 4th, the Age-Based Genomic Screening Team did genetic educational outreach at the AKA Mental Health and Wellness Fair, hosted by the . At this event we were excited to have the chance to talk to families in the Louisburg area and table alongside other vendors including those who were providing screenings (e.g. dental, blood pressure checks), general care (haircut) and food distribution. It was also amazing to learn about the perspectives of the community members on genetics and genetic screening as well as meeting community leaders.

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