The UW Department of Genome Sciences played an important role in determining the sequence of the 3 billion letters of DNA specifying all of our hereditary information and is now one of the leading centers where the human genome is being interpreted and where new technologies for this analysis are being developed.

To share these advances with the public the Department of Genome Sciences hosts a 'Wednesday Evenings at

the Genome' public lecture series each summer. These exciting discussions assume no background knowledge in genetics or other biological subjects and provide opportunities to chat with our presenters. Admission is free.

Presentations begin at 7:00 pm in Foege Auditorium and will be followed by refreshments at 8:00 pm just outside the auditorium.

Public Lecture Series flier

July 11

Dr. William Noble

"Using deep neural networks to study the human genome"

July 18

Dr. Kelley Harris

"Who were the Neanderthals and what are they doing in my genome?"



July 25

Dr. Celeste Berg

"Crime Scene Investigation: Seattle --- How DNA helps forensic scientists catch the bad guys"

August 1

Dr. Evan Eichler

"Understanding the genetics of autism"



Past lecture series | lecture video clips

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