GRACE: Genetics Research Awareness via Community Engagement. A community engagement and outreach project about genetics. Based at the @OpenUniversity
Milton Keynes, UK
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The GRACE project has been working hard tackling underrepresentation in genetics research. We are happy to share an endorsement by our MP for Milton Keynes Central, Emily Darlington.
@OpenUniversity @emily4MK
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We are pleased to announce that @GenSocUK has awarded a Public Engagement Grant to Dr. Anood Sohail from The GRACE Project to complete her project at the @OCISOxford.
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📷 You’re Invited: The Generation Study Community Talk
Join us for an informative session o learn about The Generation Study and why South Asian participation in genetic research is so important.
📷 Register here: dreamsai.org/event-list
Everyone is welcome.
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A little peek behind the scenes! 🎙️
Here's what it looked like while we were recording our latest podcast episode. From setting up the mics to sharing plenty of laughs between takes, there's so much that goes into creating conversation.
Stay tuned—the new episode drops soon!
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The GRACE team had a fantastic time at the MK Ghanaian Community meet-and-greet at Christ the Vine Church encouraging greater participation in genetics research. Thank you to the Mayor for championing diversity in MK and meeting the King from Ghana made the day even more special!
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Delighted to be invited to this and looking forward to hearing some great talks!
📣Save the Date📣our next SERG meeting will be on June 22nd at University of Oxford. Speakers include Dr Susie Weller and Dr Michelle Peter. Hybrid options available. Register here: warwick.ac.uk/serg/registerj…
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A fantastic meeting organised by the Gadangme Association, where the GRACE team discussed The Generation Study and broader UK genetics research, with a focus on the importance of increasing participation and representation among minority ethnic groups.
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The GRACE team had a brilliant time at the Glasgow Science Festival engaging with people emphasising the importance of increasing representation from ethnic minority communities in genetics research. Glasgow did not disappoint in hospitality and warmth!
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Catch our staff representing The Grace Project from The Open University on 6 and 7th June. 📅 📷
To see the full programme and to book your tickets, visit: gla.ac.uk/events/sciencefest…
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A festive day celebrating Eid at Eid Fest organised by Halal Chicken at Katherine Warington School in Harpenden, Luton and creating awareness about The Generation Study.
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A very enjoyable day attending the Bondhon Event at Milton Keynes Community Centre to talk about The Generation Study.
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It was a real pleasure attending Bengali New Year Celebrations organised by Milton Keynes Ananda Club to talk about The Generation Study.
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The GRACE team have been busy talking about The Generation Study. Here we are at Coffeehall Mosque.
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The GRACE project immsensely enjoyed Easter Monday at Queensway Methodist Church, Bletchley raising awareness about The Generation Study in Milton Keynes. In addition to this, the team enjoyed great food and some fun dancing! 💃😄
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GRACE Project retweeted
Emily Darlington MP introduces the Generation Study, a ground-breaking study that tests new-born babies for over 200 #genetic conditions, which usually appear in the first few years of life, aiming to help shape the future of #healthcare.
Watch now ▶️👀
ow.ly/FSwV50Yp5sK
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Delighted to have been invited by the South Asian Health Action to promote genetics research at the Community Health Screening and Wellbeing Event in Leicester.
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