Unlocking the Genetic Secrets of Healthy Aging, Disease Progression, and Prevention – Dec. 6, 2023

Session Description

What makes some individuals age and remain healthier and live longer compared to those who develop a disease earlier on? In this trainee research webinar, two trainees will illustrate how CanPath data can be used to explore how factors like age, ancestry, lifestyle factors, and the environment can affect your gene and biomarker expression and, in turn, how you may or may not develop certain diseases across the lifespan.

Dr. Michelle Harwood asks how allele-specific expression may contribute to healthy aging, disease progression, and treatment outcomes, and Umaimah Zanif explores how two biomarkers related to colorectal cancer prognosis are associated with demographic, health history and lifestyle factors assessed before their diagnosis.

This event is hosted by Canadian Partnerships for Tomorrow’s Health (CanPath). This webinar is a part of their trainee research webinar series.