Genetic education for researchers working with Native Americans Oct. 29

Brief
October 16, 2003

The center will host a workshop for researchers interested in involving Native Americans in genetic research studies from 9 a.m. to noon Wed., Oct. 29 in rooms B1-074/B1-076. The session is open to all Fred Hutchinson faculty and staff as well as University of Washington faculty or staff who are Native Americans or are interested in working with these populations. There is no fee to attend.

Workshop topics include:

• Current genetic research issues and their potential impact for Native communities
• Genetic research areas of interest to Native communities
• Human Genome Diversity Project and implications for participating Tribal Nations

Space is limited. To register, contact Dr. Wendy Law, workshop coordinator, at wlaw@fhcrc.org or 206-667-4553.

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