Keolu Fox: Why genetic research must be more diverse
Keolu Fox: Proč musí být genetický výzkum různorodější
Keolu Fox explores the links between human genetic variation and disease in underrepresented populations. Full bio
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stories about Kalaupapa --
sea cliffs in the world --
for the Hawaiian community.
za havajskou komunitu.
caring for the remaining lepers
starající se o zbylé malomocné
Father Damien died of leprosy.
co otec Damien zemřel na lepru.
switchback cliff paths on a mule,
her favorite hula songs on the ukulele
její oblíbené písně na ukulele
chose to live in complete isolation
rozhodl pro život v naprosté izolaci
contract leprosy
nakazí leprou
he sought to help.
leprosy, or "mai Pake?"
jinak také "mai Pake"?
makes us unique as Hawaiians --
co nás Havajany činí výjimečnými --
our unique genetic ancestry
náš unikátní genetický původ
wellness and illness.
kondicí a nemocemi.
and preventative medicine
a preventivní medicíny
genetickém základu.
a diverse cohort of people
of human genetic variation on the planet.
genů lidí na celé planetě.
proč 10 let poté
with specific diseases
s konkrétními nemocemi,
on individuals of European ancestry.
na jedince evropského původu.
for the rest of diversity.
jsou pro zbytek populace.
than one percent
communities, like myself.
kmeny, stejně jako já.
Project actually for?
different colored eyes and hair,
různou barvu očí a vlasů,
would be shocked to learn
individuals of European ancestry?
na jedince evropského původu?
of indigenous people
původních obyvatel
and genome studies
tak genetických studiích,
of a history of distrust.
historické nedůvěry.
from Arizona State University
z Arizona State University
from Arizona's Havasupai tribe,
od arizonského kmene Havasupai
of type 2 diabetes
cukrovky typu 2,
those exact same samples --
of schizophrenia, inbreeding,
příbuzenských sňatků,
the Havasupai's origin story.
Havasupaiského původu.
research on their reservation.
na Havasupaiském území.
tribes in the country --
genetického výzkumu.
can benefit from genetic research.
mohou těžit z genetického výzkumu.
is going to continue to widen.
se budou jen prohlubovat.
ze všech států v US,
on average of any state in the US,
before our non-native counterparts,
před svými nedomorodými protějšky,
of the highest rates of type 2 diabetes,
cukrovky typu 2,
two killers in the US:
that need genome sequencing the most
svůj genom přečtený nejvíce,
genetic research more native,
a technologii sekvencování genomu
sequencing technology.
are sequenced in laboratories.
sekvencovány v laboratoři.
genome sequencer.
přístroje na sekvencování.
genomes on the fly?
sekvencovat genom v terénu?
sequencer in your pocket?
zařízení vešlo do kapsy?
of your traditional genome sequencer.
zařízení na sekvencování genomu.
physical limitations,
with extraneous cords,
k laboratornímu stolu kabely,
or computer monitors.
s chemikáliemi ani monitory.
sequencing technology development
sekvencování genomu transparentní
a nápomocný,
indigenous communities ...
komunity domorodců ...
leprosy bacteria in real time,
bakterií lepry v reálném čase,
Hawaiian people want.
for the people by the people.
consultation resource,
indigenous communities
domorodých komunit
of genetic information.
genetické informace.
IndiGenomics research institute
výzkumný institut IndiGenomics
of indigenous scientists.
vědců domorodců.
and not subjects of genetic research.
a ne předměty genetického výzkumu.
to immerse itself in indigenous culture
kultuře domorodých lidí
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Keolu Fox - Geneticist, indigenous rights activistKeolu Fox explores the links between human genetic variation and disease in underrepresented populations.
Why you should listen
Keolu Fox's research interests include genome sequencing technologies, genome editing and indigenizing medical research. Fox is currently a PhD Candidate at the University of Washington, Department of Genome Sciences working with experts at Bloodworks Northwest, in Seattle, WA. His work focuses on the application of genome sequencing to increase compatibility for blood transfusion therapy and organ transplantation.
Along with fellow indigenous geneticists Katrina Claw (PhD) and Joe Yracheta, Fox co-founded IndiGenomics, a tribal non-profit organization with a mission of bringing genomic expertise to indigenous communities, empowering indigenous research capacity and positively contributing to health research with indigenous communities for present and future generations.
Recently Fox's work has been in the international media spotlight, with recognition in outlets such as Wired, the BBC, CBC, NPR, The Atlantic, Forbes, Indian Country Today and others. He was named a TED Fellow in 2016.
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