This week, August 17-23, 2020, follow #BlackInGeneticsWeek on Twitter. Founded by Alexis Stutzman @stutzman_alexis a PhD Candidate in Genetics and Molecular Biology in Jill Dowen and Dan McKay labs. She studies molecular determinants of chromatin accessibility and 3D architecture during Drosophila wing development. Alexis earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences at The University of Chicago @UChicago where she studied the nuclear lamina and laminopathies in @MoskowitzLab and @IkegamiLab. She also does @BlackInGenetics and #BlackInGeneticsWeek, which amplifies the work and voices of black geneticists. 
Co-organized by Markia Smith @MarkiaASmith a PhD Candidate in UNC Pathology in Hoadley Lab. Markia is interested in cancer genetics and disparities. Special thanks to a BIG volunteer, Tamara Vital @tvital_science, and help from friends @BIPOCinCompGen, @ade_lady and Renée Fonseca @renee_fonseca.
Follow along with these hashtags and retweet.
See also GEN’s “A Hashtag Starts a Movement to End Systemic Racism in Science.”
View the Skype A Scientist August 22, 2020 video What’s the BIG deal? Thoughts on the BIG week with Co-organizers Alex and Markia
Media Contact: Carolyn M. Clabo
Updated on August 24, 2020