Wafaa M Rashed, Chair and Founder of Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“12:00 PM (Cairo Time)
PAPERI Bright Minds Series – New Interview Released
Today, we are proud to feature Dr. Burcu Darst, Assistant Professor at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, in a powerful conversation on genetic epidemiology, multi-omics, and advancing equity in cancer research.
Dr. Darst’s work focuses on identifying and understanding genetic and metabolomic risk factors for prostate cancer in diverse populations-translating genomic discoveries into more equitable screening and risk-stratified care.
Her research integrates whole-genome sequencing, GWAS, polygenic risk scores, and metabolomics to better understand disease etiology and reduce disparities in cancer outcomes.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Jacob Apibilla Ayembilla (Ghana), who served as the moderator of this insightful session and guided a rich and engaging discussion.
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we honor scientists like Dr. Darst who are not only advancing precision medicine-but reshaping the future of global health equity.
At PAPERI, we believe that inclusive science is powerful science-and women are leading the way.”
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