GA4GH is partnering with several organisations to host ancillary meetings throughout the week of Connect and Plenary. Explore these meetings below.

 

Human Pangenome Project Symposium
Monday, 16 September • Trilogy Room, Park Hyatt, Melbourne & online
The Human Pangenome Project will host a symposium to discuss developing a framework for international partnerships and identifying consent considerations for Pangenome references. Register for in-person or virtual participation.

 

OurDNA Symposium
Tuesday, 17 September (9:00–13:30) • Trilogy Room, Park Hyatt, Melbourne & online
Hosted by the Centre for Population Genomics (CPG) with support from Australian Genomics, the OurDNA symposium aims to tackle the essential issue of underrepresentation in genomic medicine within diverse Australian communities. Following the keynotes, attendees can engage in an extended networking lunch to connect with peers and leaders across various sectors. Register for the Symposium.

 

OurDNA Workshop
Tuesday, 17 September (14:00–16:00) • Park Hyatt, Melbourne & online
Following the OurDNA Symposium, the CPG will host a workshop on developing culturally aligned materials for genomics research. A significant barrier for culturally and linguistically diverse Australians taking part in medical research is the lack of culturally-aligned and language-appropriate participant information. With support from Australian Genomics, the Centre for Population Genomics and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have co-developed plain English materials translated into ten languages. Development included consultation with experts, working closely with translators and gathering feedback from bilingual community members. The workshop will explore these resources, their utility across different research contexts, and how to build on them to better serve diverse Australian communities. Register for the workshop.

 

Data Justice in Genomics and Health
Friday, 20 September • Monash Law Chambers, Melbourne & online
Global policies and standards are necessary to reach equity in genomics and improve health for all people. Despite progress made over the years to promote greater justice in health, inequities in data access, use, and collection remain. What’s next on the regulatory and ethics agenda? How can GA4GH and other institutions better promote justice and equity in global genomic research? Join us in discussing these issues! Register by 3 September for in-person participation and by 10 September for virtual participation