HudsonAlpha U Wiregrass: Understanding the Genetics of Ancestry

Your DNA can tell you a lot about yourself, including the areas of the world that your ancestors hailed from as well as how much of your DNA recipe book is shared with someone else. By 2019, an estimated 26 million people had undergone ancestry-related genetic testing, driven by the availability of relatively inexpensive and simple at-home testing options. This HudsonAlpha U Wiregrass event will explore the field of ancestry genetics and how genetic testing can help unlock details about the past. This event will also highlight recent research and news stories that highlight ethical and social considerations involved in ancestry genetics.

Join us on Monday, June 17th at 5:30 PM at the ATTA Library of STEM and History..

“HudsonAlpha U” is the name and brand for HudsonAlpha public education programs and resources. Cultivating genomic literacy is a strategic goal of both HudsonAlpha and the HudsonAlpha Educational Outreach team. HudsonAlpha U will help citizens understand genomics concepts in an engaging way; as well as bring new discoveries and biotechnology applications to life through in-person events and online resources.

The HudsonAlpha Alumni Association is made up of individuals who support HudsonAlpha Educational Outreach through participation and financial contribution. Members receive early access to public education events as well as an invitation to the annual member appreciation event. Click here to learn more and become a member of the Alumni Association.

About HudsonAlpha

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a non-profit institute dedicated to developing and applying scientific advances to health, agriculture, learning, and commercialization. The HudsonAlpha biotechnology campus consists of 152 acres nestled within Huntsville, Alabama's Cummings Research Park, the nation’s second-largest research park and a location in the Wiregrass region. The state-of-the-art facilities co-locate nonprofit scientific researchers with entrepreneurs and educators. HudsonAlpha is a national and international leader in genetics and genomics research and biotech education and fosters more than 45 diverse biotech companies on campus. To learn more about HudsonAlpha, visit hudsonalpha.org.