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Preview Screening and Panel Discussion THE GENE: AN INTIMATE HISTORY
February 17, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE
Join WITF for a free documentary preview screening Wednesday, February 17 at 7pm. Watch clips from the film THE GENE: AN INTIMATE HISTORY, afterwards join Transforming Health reporter Brett Sholtis along with regional experts for conversation about the documentary.
“Understanding the history of the human genome helps us understand where we’re headed. At present, researchers study the genetics of disease in unprecedented depth, which has accelerated transition to a future of precision medicine in which patients will have diagnoses and treatments informed by their own genetic endowment.”
James Broach, PhD, Director, Penn State Institute for Personalized Medicine
Panelists:
James Broach, PhD — Director, Penn State Institute for Personalized Medicine
Jennifer McCormick, PhD — Associate Professor of Humanities, Penn State College of Medicine