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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
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 Celebration Held To Thank Dr Carika Weldon More Signatures On Petition Supporting... Read more of this article
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
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
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”
“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
[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
Premier Burt On Dr. Weldon, Staff For Testing
There was a “difference of opinion” with Dr Carika Weldon, Premier David Burt said, adding “I understand, recognize and accept that, but the government of Bermuda has to balance all of the challenges.” The Premier also addressed a question about the staffing for testing saying that “we have to move to a place of sustainability”... Read more of this article
Dr. Carika Weldon On Her Resignation
Certain decisions being made she does not agree with, the multiple roles are too much for one person to sustain, and the young people at MDL lab are ‘amazing’ and well trained and will be able to handle the operations. This was from Dr Carika Weldon — the Science Advisor & MDL Laboratory Director — who has resigned from her... Read more of this article
