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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Researchers convene to discuss social genomics during second annual conference
Over a hundred community members and researchers from around the world gathered to discuss the quickly growing field of social genomics during The Advances in Social Genomics Conference.
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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
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.
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.
Keynote speakers
Abdel Abdellaoui
Abdellaoui is an Assistant Professor of Adult Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Amsterdam University Medical Centre.
Robert Krueger
Krueger is the Hathaway Distinguished Professor of Clinical Psychology and Distinguished McKnight University Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Minnesota.
Anya Prince
Prince is the Joseph F. Rosenfield Fellow in Law and a Professor of Law at the University of Iowa College of Law
Panel topics
Additional resources
- The truth in our genes, featuring Jason Fletcher and Lauren Schmitz (On Wisconsin Magazine)
- Lack of childhood nurturing linked to accelerated aging, featuring Lauren Schmitz (Wisconsin Public Radio)
- How artificial intelligence could make pregnancy discrimination in employment more common, by Anya Prince (STAT)
Sponsors and support
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