- Location
- Massey College, 4 Devonshire Place, Toronto, ON, M5S 2E1
- Series/Type
- Alumni Event, DLSPH Event, Faculty/Staff Event, Student Event
- Format
- In-Person
- Dates
- May 5, 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
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In partnership with CBC Ideas, Dr. Jehannine (J9) Austin invites Canadians to consider how genetic knowledge can support behaviour change and to reduce our risk of disease.
One of the aspirations of the human genome project was to help find ways to not just treat, but prevent human diseases. Most common human conditions (like diabetes, cancer, mental illness, heart disease) are caused not just by genetics, but by our experiences too, and our behaviours can influence our chances of becoming ill. This year’s lecture will focus on how we might use what we know from genomics and genetic counseling research to help people make behaviour changes to reduce their risk for these kinds of conditions.
Do note that this event is in-person and attendance is limited. Please register only if you are committed to attending. Light refreshments will be served.
