Moving Genes

The rapidly expanding field of genetics has given us unprecedented tools to study the movement of people across history. We examine the research projects using genetics to track human migration and discuss the science, the social issues and the implications of these studies.

Speakers:

Mark Thomas, Senior Lecturer, UCL Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment
Jeffrey Rose, Lecturer, Oxford Brookes Department of Anthropology and Geography
Himla Soodyall, Investigator, Genographic Project (via videolink)
Jada Benn-Torres, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of Notre Dame (via videolink)

Facilitator:

Angelina Osborne, Historical researcher and writer

This event is organised by: The Science Museum

This event is part of Audience-led programme