NHGRI heads to Seattle for AAAS 2020

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is going to Seattle to promote the upcoming PBS documentary, "Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History," based on the best-selling book by Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee. As the education and outreach partner, NHGRI is helping PBS stations across the country connect with local and regional scientists and reachers at community panels and screenings. Visit us at booth #329 in the Washington State Convention Center Exhibit Hall or check out our sponsored workshop and film preview on Feb. 15, 2020.  Workshop Genomics, past and future, with a preview of upcoming film "Ken Burns presents The Gene: An Intimate History" Feb. 15, 2020 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Room: Washington 4C-2 The workshop will kick off with a teaser of Mukherjee's journey through key genetics discoveries that represent some of the greatest achievements in the history of science, before opening up for a Q&A on emerging trends in genomics.        Visit our booth  Connect with us in person, Feb. 13-16 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. PST at booth #329. Learn more about our partnership with PBS, our research programs, training opportunities, and educational outreach. Our experts will be on-hand to answer questions and hear from you about what’s needed to advance genomics research. Join the discussion by using #AAASmtg and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.