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CariGenetics Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
CariGenetics – a pioneering genetic research company specialising in Caribbean ancestry — noted that they are “delighted to celebrate its one-year anniversary.” A spokesperson said, “Since its incorporation on 15 September 2022, the company has achieved a series of significant milestones, including raising over $2 million... Read more of this article
CariGenetics Sponsors Caribbean Music Awards
CariGenetics, a pioneering genetic research company focused on Caribbean ancestry, sponsored the Caribbean Music Awards, with Dr. Carika Weldon noting that the ”sponsorship aligns perfectly with our mission to expand our reach and genetic research database into the Caribbean.” A spokesperson said, ” The star-studded event took place... Read more of this article
CariGenetics Launches Human Research Project
In a groundbreaking initiative, CariGenetics announced the launch of its pioneering human research project, “Get in The Ring: A Caribbean Breast Cancer Whole Genome Research Pilot Study” with a press conference today. A spokesperson said, “This study is set to revolutionize our understanding of breast cancer in women of Caribbean ancestry.... Read more of this article
CariGenetics Sponsors St George’s Cup Match
CariGenetics is sponsoring the St George’s Cricket Team for the 2023 Cup Match Classic. Founder and CEO, Dr Carika Weldon, shares why it was important for her new company to sponsor the club, saying, “While I am a die-hard St. George’s supporter, Cup Match has such great historical value to me. “CariGenetics is a grassroots genetic research... Read more of this article
CariGenetics Executes Groundbreaking Research
CariGenetics — in partnership with The 2 Frontiers Project and BIOS — led and funded a local study that could help save coral reefs around the world which are being affected by climate change. A spokesperson said, “Since its launch last October, CariGenetics continues to conduct ground-breaking research which will have a positive impact,... Read more of this article
CariGenetics Holds First School Tour
Hundreds of students from across the island enjoyed an insight on the science of conservation genetics as members of staff from CariGenetics carried out their first school tour recently. A spokesperson said, “CariGenetics is committed to engaging with the community. This is key to the ethos of our company and holding a tour within the public and... Read more of this article
Free Lecture On Bermuda Cahow Genetic Project
CariGenetics is inviting members of the community to a public lecture on Saturday, May 20 at the Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “CariGenetics is inviting members of the community to a public lecture with a twist! On Saturday, 20 May 2023, we will be hosting our first relay public lecture, where each set of presenters speak for 15 minutes,... Read more of this article
Dr. Weldon To Speak At Genomics Equity Series
CariGenetics Founder and CEO Dr Carika Weldon will be one of two featured guests during the Genomics Equity Series, a monthly online series hosted by the Diverse Data Initiative at Genomics England on Thursday, 20 April, 2023. A spokesperson said, “Dr Weldon, along with Charles Kwaku-Odoi, Chief Officer of the Caribbean and African Health Network... Read more of this article
CariGenetics Lecture On DNA Data Ownership
CariGenetics will be hosting its second free lecture at the Bermuda College on Thursday, 9 March 2023 at the Athene Lecture Hall [H100] commencing at 6.30 p.m, which will feature Aldo de Pape, CEO of Genomes.io –the world’s largest user-owned genomics database. A spokesperson said, “Mr de Pape will be discussing the ever-changing parameters... Read more of this article
Global Networks, Fight Against Cancer Lecture
CariGenetics will be hosting a public lecture at the Bermuda College on Monday [Feb 13] featuring South African scientist, Professor Zodwa Dlamini. A spokesperson said, “On Monday, 13 February 2023, CariGenetics will be hosting a public lecture at the Bermuda College. Entitled Exploiting Global Networks For The Fight Against Cancer, the lecture... Read more of this article
Video: BNV Interview With Dr Carika Weldon
Dr Carika Weldon will be joining Bernews at 6pm this evening [Oct 13] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series. Dr Weldon recently announced the launch of CariGenetics, which will focus on genomics research in the Caribbean and work in a strategic partnership with the Bermuda College and other institutions, with the first phase... Read more of this article
Dr Weldon Announces Launch Of CariGenetics
Dr Carika Weldon announced the launch of CariGenetics, which will focus on genomics research in the Caribbean and work in a strategic partnership with the Bermuda College and other institutions, with the first phase set to “produce the first high-quality reference genome of the Bermuda cahow.” Dr Carika Weldon said, “To say that I am excited... Read more of this article
