Taubman Tech Talk: DNA Methylation
Date
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Time
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location
Danto Auditorium
Description
“DNA methylation technologies: Existing challenges and new opportunities”
Epigenetic modifications are important drivers of development, health, and disease. DNA methylation is one type of epigenetic mark that can be measured in blood or other human samples.
DNA methylation marks are associated with genetics and environmental exposures, which represents a useful tool for public health and medicine. This Taubman Technology Talk will give an overview of current technologies for DNA methylation measurements, describe methodological challenges associated with these methods, and provide evidence-based opportunities for future DNA methylation studies.
Presenter Kelly M. Bakulski, Ph.D, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
Dr. Bakulski’s research goal is to understand the environmental and genetic etiologies of neurological disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Bakulski incorporates population approaches and laboratory experiments to develop biomarker and cell type tools to better inform epigenetic inferences.
Please join us January 16 at 5p.m. in the Danto Auditorium of the Frankel Cardiovascular Center for the lecture and Q&A, followed by light refreshments. No charge, but registration is appreciated to assist with catering estimates. Click here for the Eventbrite portal.
