From Titanic to Tomorrow: Unlocking Genetic Secrets of the Past, Present and Future

Science North Science Cafés

Commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's first and final voyage with a look backward in time and forwards to the future. From identifying the youngest victim of the Titanic, to personalized medicine and genetic counselling, explore what genetic research happening in Northern Ontario can tell us about our past, present and future. Panelists included:

Dr. Ryan Parr
Chief Scientific Officer
Mitomics Inc.

Dr. Amadeo Parissenti
Affiliate Scientist, Tumour Biology Research Group
Health Sciences North

Heather Dorman
Genetic Counsellor
Health Sciences North

Moderator: Dana Murchison
Staff Scientist, Science North