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Quantitative Genetics Symposium<\/span><\/h1>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> 9th February 2021
\nTime:<\/strong> 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
\nLocation:<\/strong> University of Otago, Mellor Seminar Room 2.15
\nOrganising Committee:<\/strong> Jie Kang, Phil Wilcox, Rebecca Oliver<\/p>\n

Symposium Programme<\/a><\/p>\n

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An Audience with…ECR Women<\/span><\/h1>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> 5th March 2021
\nTime:<\/strong> 9:00 am
\nLocation:<\/strong> University of Otago, Health Sciences Boardroom
\nOrganising Committee:<\/strong> Amy Jones, Rebecca Oliver<\/p>\n

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Postgraduate Retreat<\/span><\/h1>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> 23rd April 2021
\nTime:<\/strong> 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
\nLocation:<\/strong> University of Otago Staff Club
\nOrganising Committee:<\/strong> Amy Jones, Rebecca Oliver<\/p>\n

Postgraduate Retreat Programme<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ira Rangahau Symposium and Workshops<\/span><\/h1>\n

This event was planned following the initiative of Phil Wilcox (Ng\u0101ti Rakaipaaka, Rongomaiwahine, Ng\u0101ti Kahungnu ki te Wairoa) (Department of Maths and Statistics), who organised the inaugural Ira Rangahau in 2018. Ira Rangahau brings together M\u0101ori kaip\u016btaio (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).<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> 3rd and 4th June 2021
\nTime:<\/strong> 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
\nLocation:<\/strong> University of Otago Main Common Room, University Union Building
\nOrganising Committee:<\/strong> Phillip Wilcox (Ng\u0101ti Rakaipaaka, Rongomaiwahine, Ng\u0101ti Kahungnu ki te Wairoa), Catherine Collins (K\u0101i Tahu, P\u0101keh\u0101), Alana Alexander (Ng\u0101puhi: Te Hikutu, P\u0101keh\u0101), Rebecca Oliver (P\u0101keh\u0101), Jane Reynolds (P\u0101keh\u0101)<\/p>\n

Sponsor:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ira Rangahau Programme<\/a><\/p>\n

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Oxford Nanopore Hub Project Clinic<\/span><\/h1>\n

Thirty-minute ‘one-on-one\u2019 discussion sessions with experts from Oxford Nanopore Technologies to provide advice on experimental design, sample number, replicates, controls, bioinformatics or statistics.<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> 6th September 2021
\nTime:<\/strong> 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
\nLocation:<\/strong> Online Event
\nOrganising Committee:<\/strong> Jo Stanton, Augustine Chen, Robert Day
\nOxford Nanopore Team:<\/strong> Mike Yarski, Paola Florez De Sessions, Bala Periaswamy, Mari Miyamoto
\nSponsors:<\/strong>
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Career Evening<\/span><\/h1>\n

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<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> 29th September 2021
\nTime:<\/strong> 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
\nLocation:<\/strong> Virtual Event
\nOrganising Committee:<\/strong> Rebecca Oliver, Miriam Sharpe, Jennifer Robson<\/p>\n

Careers Evening Programme<\/a><\/p>\n

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Oxford Nanopore Hub Festival Workshop<\/span><\/h1>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> 8-9th November 2021
\nTime:<\/strong> 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
\nLocation:<\/strong> University of Otago, St David Complex Seminar Room A G.02 and Room B G.02A
\nOrganising Committee:<\/strong> Jo Stanton, Augustine Chen, Robert Day<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Programme<\/a><\/p>\n

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Annual GO Symposium<\/span><\/h1>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong> 18th November 2021
\nTime:<\/strong> 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
\nLocation:<\/strong> University of Otago, St David Complex Lecture Theatre
\nOrganising Committee:<\/strong> Rebecca Oliver, Louise Bicknell, Logan Walker<\/p>\n

Sponsors:<\/strong>
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Prize Winners:<\/strong>
\nSenior Mentor Award:<\/em> Professor Vicky Cameron
\nPeer Mentor Award:<\/em> Dr Melanie Laird
\nStudent Supervisor Award:<\/em> Dr Timothy Hore
\nECR Publication Award:<\/em> Dr Graham McCulloch
\nStudent Publication Award:<\/em> Tess McBride
\nECR Poster Award:<\/em> Dr Tanya Major
\nThermoFisher Student Poster Award<\/em>: Michael Dunnet
\nLabSupply Science Communication Award:<\/em> Victoria Sugrue<\/p>\n

Annual Symposium Programme<\/a><\/p>\n

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