Quantitative Genetics Symposium
A Quantitative Genetics Symposium hosted by the Virtual Institute of Statistical Genetics Hub was held to coincide with a visit of keynote speaker by Professor Bruce Weir from the University of Washington and included sessions on human genetics, primary industries, conservation & population genetics.
Date: 9th February 2021
Time: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Location: University of Otago, Mellor Seminar Room 2.15
Organising Committee: Jie Kang, Phil Wilcox, Rebecca Oliver
An Audience with…ECR Women
Our ‘An Audience With…’ series is aimed at our postgraduate students (but early career researchers are also welcome to attend) and will provide the opportunity for discussion with experts in their field. This event featured a panel of three Early Career Women, Dr Catherine Collins, Dr Eddy Dowle and Tanis Godwin.
Date: 5th March 2021
Time: 9:00 am
Location: University of Otago, Health Sciences Boardroom
Organising Committee: Amy Jones, Rebecca Oliver
Postgraduate Retreat
The Genetics Otago biennial Postgraduate Retreat was held in 2021. This event was open to all postgraduate students who are using genetics in their research and was broken into three sessions – Science Communication, Professional Development and Problem Solving.
Date: 23rd April 2021
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: University of Otago Staff Club
Organising Committee: Amy Jones, Rebecca Oliver
Postgraduate Retreat Programme
Ira Rangahau Symposium and Workshops
This event was planned following the initiative of Phil Wilcox (Ngāti Rakaipaaka, Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Kahungnu ki te Wairoa) (Department of Maths and Statistics), who organised the inaugural Ira Rangahau in 2018. Ira Rangahau brings together Māori kaipūtaio (scientists) from around the motu to present their genetics-related research ranging from the primary sector, to health, to whakapapa and te taiao (the environment).
Date: 3rd and 4th June 2021
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: University of Otago Main Common Room, University Union Building
Organising Committee: Phillip Wilcox (Ngāti Rakaipaaka, Rongomaiwahine, Ngāti Kahungnu ki te Wairoa), Catherine Collins (Kāi Tahu, Pākehā), Alana Alexander (Ngāpuhi: Te Hikutu, Pākehā), Rebecca Oliver (Pākehā), Jane Reynolds (Pākehā)
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Oxford Nanopore Hub Project Clinic
Thirty-minute ‘one-on-one’ discussion sessions with experts from Oxford Nanopore Technologies to provide advice on experimental design, sample number, replicates, controls, bioinformatics or statistics.
Date: 6th September 2021
Time: 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Online Event
Organising Committee: Jo Stanton, Augustine Chen, Robert Day
Oxford Nanopore Team: Mike Yarski, Paola Florez De Sessions, Bala Periaswamy, Mari Miyamoto
Sponsors:
Career Evening
The annual Career evening for students in Genetics, Microbiology and Biochemistry was held online this year and featured breakout rooms for discussion following the formal presentations from employers
Date: 29th September 2021
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Virtual Event
Organising Committee: Rebecca Oliver, Miriam Sharpe, Jennifer Robson
Oxford Nanopore Hub Festival Workshop
Events showcasing Oxford Nanopore Technology and the Otago Genomics Facility GridION facility: a full day bioinformatics workshop, hands-on chip loading activities, sequencing project design clinics and an introductory seminar to Nanopore, Otago resources and new developments presented by experts from Oxford Nanopore Technologies.
Date: 8-9th November 2021
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: University of Otago, St David Complex Seminar Room A G.02 and Room B G.02A
Organising Committee: Jo Stanton, Augustine Chen, Robert Day
Sponsors:
Annual GO Symposium
The Annual GO Symposium features keynote, invited and selected presentations and posters from across our broad range of members. The winners of our annual prizes are also announced at this event.
Date: 18th November 2021
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: University of Otago, St David Complex Lecture Theatre
Organising Committee: Rebecca Oliver, Louise Bicknell, Logan Walker
Sponsors:
Prize Winners:
Senior Mentor Award: Professor Vicky Cameron
Peer Mentor Award: Dr Melanie Laird
Student Supervisor Award: Dr Timothy Hore
ECR Publication Award: Dr Graham McCulloch
Student Publication Award: Tess McBride
ECR Poster Award: Dr Tanya Major
ThermoFisher Student Poster Award: Michael Dunnet
LabSupply Science Communication Award: Victoria Sugrue
