Hashtag: #DrCarikaWeldon
![Bermuda Principles To Host Conference In 2025 Bermuda Principles To Host Conference In 2025](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2024/07/Bermuda-Principles-Foundation-5th-Impact-Conference-Bermuda-July-2024.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
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 Dr Carika Weldon Guest Speaker In London](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2024/05/Dr-Weldon-May-27-2024-xfb.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
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 Dr Carika Weldon On Being A Role Model](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2022/10/Dr-Carika-Weldon-Bermuda-October-2022-TWFB.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
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 Sponsors Caribbean Music Awards](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2023/09/CariGenetics-Sponsors-Caribbean-Music-Awards-Bermuda-September-2023_1.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
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 CariGenetics Launches Human Research Project](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2023/08/CariGenetics-Get-in-The-Ring-Human-Research-Project-Bermuda-August-2023_5.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
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 Sponsors St George’s Cup Match](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2023/08/CariGenetics-Cup-Match-Sponsorship-Bermuda-July-2023.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
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 Dr. Weldon To Speak At Genomics Equity Series](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2022/10/Dr-Carika-Weldon-Bermuda-October-2022.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
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 Global Networks, Fight Against Cancer Lecture](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2023/02/CariGenetics-Cancer-Lecture-Bermuda-Feb-9-2023.jpeg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
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 Video: BNV Interview With Dr Carika Weldon](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2022/10/Dr-Carika-Weldon-Promo-2-1.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
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 Weldon Announces Launch Of CariGenetics](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2022/10/Dr-Carika-Weldon-Bermuda-October-2022.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
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
![Video: Dr. Carika Weldon Speaks At Rotary Club Video: Dr. Carika Weldon Speaks At Rotary Club](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2022/10/Dr-Carika-Weldon-Bermuda-October-11-2022-TWFB.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
Video: Dr. Carika Weldon Speaks At Rotary Club
Dr. Carika Weldon is speaking at the Rotary Club, and we will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the replay is below Related Stories Video: Principles Foundation Press Conference Bermuda Principles Foundation Conference Celebration Held To Thank Dr Carika Weldon More... Read more of this article
![Photos/Video: Dr. Weldon Earns ‘Woman Of Year’ Photos/Video: Dr. Weldon Earns ‘Woman Of Year’](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2022/03/twfbDr-Carika-Weldon-named-woman-of-year-2022-Bermuda-6-001.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
Photos/Video: Dr. Weldon Earns ‘Woman Of Year’
Dr. Carika Weldon – who played a major role in helping the island to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic – was named ‘Woman of the Year’ at the International Women’s Day event held yesterday [March 8] at City Hall in Hamilton. Dr Weldon was also honoured back in the 2020 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List, and at that time the... Read more of this article
![Celebration Held To Thank Dr Carika Weldon Celebration Held To Thank Dr Carika Weldon](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2022/02/Dr-Carika-Weldon-Bermuda-Feb-1-2022-thumb.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
Celebration Held To Thank Dr Carika Weldon
A celebration was held yesterday [Jan 31] at the Bermuda Molecular Diagnostics and Research Laboratory to thank Dr. Carika Weldon – who returned home to assist the island at the start of the pandemic — for her service to Bermuda. “We want her to know that we appreciate her, appreciate everything that she’s done for our community and... Read more of this article
![More Signatures On Petition Supporting Dr Weldon More Signatures On Petition Supporting Dr Weldon](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2020/07/Dr-Carika-Weldon-Bermuda-July-2020.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
More Signatures On Petition Supporting Dr Weldon
In the last 24 hours, hundreds of new signatures have appeared on the online petition showing support for Dr. Carika Weldon, which now has over 7,700 signatures. The petition was initially launched back in the summer of 2020, and asked people to sign to show “support for Dr. Carika Weldon and all that she has done for her country.” Following... Read more of this article
![Premier: Dr Weldon “Has Gone Above & Beyond” Premier: Dr Weldon “Has Gone Above & Beyond”](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2019/04/PREMIER_BURT-david-bermuda-2019.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
Premier: Dr Weldon “Has Gone Above & Beyond”
“There is no way that I or Bermuda can thank Dr Weldon enough for her contribution to our fight against the Coronavirus,” Premier David Burt said, adding she has gone “above and beyond.” The Premier was responding to criticism on Twitter following the most recent Covid press conference, with some people taking umbrage about comments... Read more of this article
![Column: Celebrating Dr Weldon’s Contributions Column: Celebrating Dr Weldon’s Contributions](https://cloudfront.bernews.com/wp-content/themes/wp-clear/scripts/timthumb.php?src=uploads/2021/07/Molecular-Diagnostic-Laboratory-Bermuda-July-15-2021-7.jpg&w=120&h=120&zc=1)
Column: Celebrating Dr Weldon’s Contributions
[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] Like the vast majority of Bermudians, I was disappointed in hearing that Dr Carika Weldon had recently submitted her resignation, especially having experienced the pleasure of some limited collaboration with this unique young woman, prior to the pandemic. My decade of experience as former Labour Relations Officer... Read more of this article