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Jason Fletcher speaks to conference attendees

Thank you for attending the 2024 conference!

The Advances in Social Genomics Conference 2024

Social genomics researchers from across the world convene at the University of Wisconsin–Madison each year to discuss advances in the field.


The 2024 conference, which was held on June 5 – 7,  showcased scholarship that considers biodemographic factors across the life course that shape health and aging processes. The conference included a training workshop focused on the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) data and applications, two keynote presentations, and a set of paper presentations from biological and social science researchers.

Support was provided by the National Institute of Aging, La Follette School for Public Affairs, Center for Demography of Health and Aging, and Initiative in Social Genomics.

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2024 Conference Recordings

The Promise and Perils of Social Genomics Public Event, Day 1

June 5, 2024

The Advances in Social Genomics Conference, Day 2

June 6, 2024

The Advances in Social Genomics Conference, Day 3

June 7, 2024

News

Schedule

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Wednesday, June 5

The Promise and Perils of Social Genomics

  • 3 – 4 p.m.
  • Moderator:
    • Tim Stumm
  • Panelists:
    • Jason Fletcher, Anya Prince, Lauren Schmitz,

Networking dinner (optional)

Memorial Union Terrace
6:30 p.m.

 

Thursday, June 6

Breakfast at Pyle Center

8:30 – 9 a.m.


Panel session 1

GWAS methods

9 – 10 a.m.


Panel session 2

Epigenetics 1
10 – 11 a.m.


Break

11 – 11:30 a.m.


Panel session 3

Families
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.


Lunch and networking

12:45 – 1:45 p.m.


Panel session 4

GxE applications
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.


Panel session 5

Frontiers of social genomics
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.


Break

3:45 – 4 p.m.


Keynote and Q&A

Anya Prince, University of Iowa
4 – 5 p.m.


Gathering

Memorial Union Terrace
5 p.m.


Networking dinner

The Rigby
6:30 p.m.

RSVP for dinner

Friday, June 7

Breakfast and networking at Pyle Center

8:30 – 9 a.m.


Keynote and Q&A

Abdel Abdellaoui, Amsterdam UMC
9 – 10 a.m.


Break

10 – 10:15 a.m.


Panel session 6

GxE methods
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.


Panel session 7

PGS applications and methods
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.


Lunch and networking

12:15 – 1 p.m.


Session 8

Epigenetics 2
1 – 2 p.m.


Break

2 – 2:30 p.m.


Workshop

The Midlife in the US (MIDUS)
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.


Gathering

Memorial Union Terrace
4:30 p.m.


Networking dinner (optional)

Memorial Union Terrace
6:30 p.m.

Additional resources

Sponsors and support

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This event and the Initiative in Social Genomics are hosted by the Robert M. La Follette School of Public Affairs.

Funding for this conference was made possible, in part, by 5R13 AG066268-03 from the National Institute on Aging. The views expressed in written conference materials, publications, and presentations do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention by trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Contact

Mindy Walker
mindy.walker@wisc.edu