Coming together: Introductory workshop by D2R on partnering in medical genomics and Indigenous health research

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Coming together: Introductory workshop by D2R on partnering in medical genomics and Indigenous health research

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 09:00to12:00

1010 Sherbrooke, 18th Floor, Lovelace or ZOOM

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Join us on June 10, 2025, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm for Coming together: Introductory workshop by D2R on partnering in medical genomics and Indigenous health research.听

This hybrid workshop will discuss the intersection of genomic medicine and Indigenous health research, featuring speakers who will highlight different Indigenous-led initiatives and community-based research approval processes. The workshop will focus on respectful collaboration and shared learning. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage in Q&A discussions.听听

Attend in person or online:

Email D2R.comms [at] mcgill.ca to reserve an in-person spot (space is limited).

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Agenda:

9:00-9:30	Introductory Remarks Laurie Montour, Mohawk Nation of Kahnawake Philippe Gros, D2R Chief Scientific Officer
9:30-10:20	D2R Partner Organizations Nancy Gros-Louis McHugh, Research Sector Manager, First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) Pierre Haddad and Leila Qashu, Tahatikonhsontontie, Qu茅bec Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (QcNEIHR)
10:30-11:30	Canadian and Greenland Projects in Indigenous Health Wyeth Wasserman, Professor, UBC Marit Eika Jorgensen, Professor, Steno Diabetes Center Gronland
11:30-11:50	Training programs and readings Laurie Kariiosta Montour,听Mohawk Nation of Kahnawake
11:50-12:00	Concluding Remarks听 Laurie Kariiosta Montour