Historically Speaking: Next Generation of Black Leaders in Genetic Science
Event Details
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) present the third in a series of four discussions that underscore the advancements made by African American people in biomedical and genomic science. During this program, "Historically Speaking: Next Generation of Black Leaders in Genetic Science," a panel of African American biomedical scientists will discuss their groundbreaking research. Chris Williams, Ph.D., STEM Education Specialist at NMAAHC, will lead a conversation with scholars Tina Lasisi, Ph.D., Carter Clinton, Ph.D. and Jameson Floyd, B.S. Refreshments will be served prior to the panel discussion.
Please note: This event has reached capacity. A video recording of this session will be made available at a later date.
All times are Eastern Time (ET).
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture - Heritage Hall
Recorded Video
Panel
Moderator
![Christopher Williams](/sites/default/files/media/images/2024-07/williams-christopher.jpg)
- STEM Education Specialist
- Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Panelists
![Tina Lasisi](/sites/default/files/media/images/2023-02/lasisi_tina.jpg)
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Quantitative and Computational Biology
- University of Southern California
Panelists Cont'd
![Carter Clinton](/sites/default/files/media/images/2023-02/clinton_carter.jpg)
- Postdoctoral Scholar, Departments of Anthropology and Biology
- The Pennsylvania State University
![Jameson Floyd](/sites/default/files/media/images/2022-06/Floyd_Jameson.jpg)
- RTA Fellow, Health Disparities Unit
- National Human Genome Research Institute
Last updated: July 13, 2024