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Dr Carika Weldon Guest Speaker In London
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dr Carika Weldon took to the stage in style as a guest speaker at the recent tenth annual London Calling medical research conference at Billingsgate. The founder of CariGenetics – a pioneering research company focused on Caribbean ancestry – Dr Weldon made a grand entrance, dancing her way onto the stage to Hot Hot Hot,... Read more of this article
CariGenetics And BCB Launch T-Shirts
CariGenetics has partnered with the Bermuda Cricket Board to create limited edition T-shirts to help raise money for cancer research in the Caribbean. The pink T-shirts include the slogan “Get in the Match” and are available at the Bermuda Red Cross in Paget and the CariGenetics website. “Every purchase aids women in our community who lack insurance,... Read more of this article
CariGenetics Art Competition & Ancestry Test
CariGenetics announced the launch of the “BeforeYou” Ancestry Test and a National Art Competition in partnership with the Department of Culture and the Department of Education. A spokesperson said, “CariGenetics is proud to announce the launch of the ‘BeforeYou’ ancestry test, a service specifically tailored to include the unique genetic heritage... Read more of this article
CariGenetics Breast Cancer Study Update
CariGenetics announced “significant progress of its Caribbean Breast Cancer Whole Genome Pilot Study.” A spokesperson said, “CariGenetics, the pioneering research company dedicated to better understanding the genetics of the Caribbean community, is thrilled to announce at the start of Cancer Research Month and Bermuda Heritage Month the... Read more of this article
CariGenetics Congratulates Kappa Winners
CariGenetics congratulated the Bermuda Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Incorporated on another triumphant Kappa Classic tournament. A spokesperson said, “Special recognition goes out to the nine victorious teams: WFA Valencia [U7 Girls], Devonshire Colts Orange [U7 Boys], WFA Inter [U9 Girls], North Village Red [U9 Boys], BFLA Black [U11 Girls],... Read more of this article
WeGut2Know Challenge Community Contestants
CariGenetics has launched Gut2Know, with 15 community contestants taking part in the #WeGut2Know National Health Challenge. A spokesperson said, “CariGenetics celebrated a significant milestone at Ignite Bermuda on February 20, 2024, with the official launch of its first product, Gut2Know, the Caribbean’s first gut microbiome test kit. The event... Read more of this article
CariGenetics Launches WeGut2Know Challenge
CariGenetics, along with local partners, launched the #WeGut2Know National Health Challenge, offering participants a chance to win $2,500 while promoting gut health awareness and wellness. A spokesperson said, “CariGenetics, in collaboration with Wholistic Wellness, Nourished Bermuda, Eat Clean Bermuda, and The Brand Development Group, is thrilled... Read more of this article
CariGenetics Achieves Service Lab Certification
CariGenetics has reached a significant milestone by obtaining service lab certification, “making it the first Oxford Nanopore Technologies [ONT] PromethION account in the LATAM & Caribbean region to achieve this status.” A spokesperson said, “This certification, featured on ONT’s Service Provider list, marks a transformative... Read more of this article
CariGenetics To Host Investor Showcase
CariGenetics announced that its Investor Showcase will take place on January 25th at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. A spokesperson said, “CariGenetics, a trailblazer in Caribbean genetic research, is excited to announce its first upcoming Investor Showcase co-hosted by the Bermuda Investor Community. The event is scheduled... Read more of this article
BioQuest Aims To Help Biodiversity Conservation
BioQuest, powered by CariGenetics, officially launched on the 25th of November, marking a “significant step forward in Bermuda’s biodiversity conservation efforts.” A spokesperson said, “BioQuest is a new, innovative philanthropic NGO focused on biodiversity conservation using genomics, starting with Bermuda’s signature species,... Read more of this article
CariGenetics Updates On Breast Cancer Study
CariGenetics provided an update on the progress of its groundbreaking Caribbean Whole Genome Breast Cancer Research Pilot Study, saying it is a “monumental step towards understanding the genetic factors influencing breast cancer in the Caribbean population.” A spokesperson said, “Since the study’s launch, the company has received... Read more of this article
CariGenetics Sponsors Men’s Cricket Team
CariGenetics announced its sponsorship of the Bermuda Senior Men’s National Team at the ICC Americas Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier this month as well as being their official Health and Wellness Partner. A spokesperson said, “In conjunction with this sponsorship, Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] is launching its ‘Get in the Match’ fundraiser,... Read more of this article
