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CariGenetics Precision Diagnostics Launches
Dr. Carika Weldon announced the launch of the island’s first clinical genetics lab, CariGenetics Precision Diagnostics, at the Docs for Dinner event, advancing local and Caribbean genetic testing. A spokesperson said, “Dr Carika Weldon, Founder and CEO of CariGenetics, made a groundbreaking announcement at the prestigious Docs for Dinner... Read more of this article
Dr Carika Weldon To Speak At Docs For Dinner
Dr Carika Weldon will speak at the next ‘Docs for Dinner’ event, which will be held on September 19th. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda HealthCare Services and Brown-Darrell Clinic are pleased to announce Dr Carika Weldon, Founder, CEO, and Director of Research at CariGenetics, will be the distinguished guest speaker at the upcoming Docs... Read more of this article
Bermuda Principles To Host Conference In 2025
The Bermuda Principles Foundation will host the 5th Bermuda Principles Impact Conference in Bermuda from February 25 – March 1, 2025 A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Principles Foundation, the only non-profit based on the legacy of the Bermuda Principles, is proud to announce the dates of its 5th Bermuda Principles Impact Conference in... Read more of this article
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
Dr Carika Weldon On Being A Role Model
[Written by Stephen Wright] Dr Carika Weldon said she was overcome with pride after being recognised by the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club as part of their Black History Month celebrations. She will be honoured alongside fellow prominent Black Bermudians in the medical field, Dr Terry-Lynne Emery and Dr Malcolm Brock, at a celebration dinner tomorrow... 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
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
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
