Keolu Fox: Why genetic research must be more diverse
קאולו פוקס: למה מחקר גנטי צריך להיות יותר מגוון
Keolu Fox explores the links between human genetic variation and disease in underrepresented populations. Full bio
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stories about Kalaupapa --
סיפורים על קלאופפה --
sea cliffs in the world --
for the Hawaiian community.
לקהילה בהוואי.
caring for the remaining lepers
לטפל במצורעים שנותרו
Father Damien died of leprosy.
switchback cliff paths on a mule,
her favorite hula songs on the ukulele
האהובים עליה על היוקלילי
chose to live in complete isolation
בחר לחיות בבידוד מוחלט
contract leprosy
he sought to help.
leprosy, or "mai Pake?"
makes us unique as Hawaiians --
למה עושה אותנו יחודיים כבני הוואי --
our unique genetic ancestry
wellness and illness.
and preventative medicine
a diverse cohort of people
of human genetic variation on the planet.
של המגוון הגנטי על הפלנטה.
with specific diseases
לבין מחלות מסויימות
on individuals of European ancestry.
for the rest of diversity.
ארבעה אחוזים לכל שאר המגוון.
than one percent
communities, like myself.
Project actually for?
different colored eyes and hair,
לתרופות
would be shocked to learn
individuals of European ancestry?
of indigenous people
and genome studies
of a history of distrust.
רצופת חוסר אמון.
from Arizona State University
from Arizona's Havasupai tribe,
of type 2 diabetes
those exact same samples --
ולהשתמש באותן דגימות --
of schizophrenia, inbreeding,
נישואי הקרובים,
the Havasupai's origin story.
אנשי ההבאסופאי.
research on their reservation.
tribes in the country --
can benefit from genetic research.
יכולים להפיק תועלת ממחקר גנטי.
is going to continue to widen.
on average of any state in the US,
בין מדינות ארצות הברית,
before our non-native counterparts,
of the highest rates of type 2 diabetes,
הגבוהים ביותר של סוכרת סוג 2,
two killers in the US:
that need genome sequencing the most
שהכי זקוקות למיפוי גנטי
genetic research more native,
יותר קשור לילידים,
sequencing technology.
מיפוי הגנים ליותר ״ילידית״.
are sequenced in laboratories.
genome sequencer.
genomes on the fly?
היום-יום?
sequencer in your pocket?
of your traditional genome sequencer.
ממרצף הגנים המסורתי.
physical limitations,
with extraneous cords,
לשולחן מעבדה עם חוטים מיותרים,
or computer monitors.
sequencing technology development
את טכנולוגית ריצוף הגנום מהקופסה השחורה
indigenous communities ...
leprosy bacteria in real time,
לרצף את בקטריית הצרעת בזמן אמת,
Hawaiian people want.
for the people by the people.
עבור אנשים על ידי אנשים.
consultation resource,
indigenous communities
of genetic information.
IndiGenomics research institute
מכון מחקר אינדיגנטי משל עצמנו
of indigenous scientists.
and not subjects of genetic research.
ולא רק נושאי מחקר של מחקר גנטי.
to immerse itself in indigenous culture
להקיף את עצמה בתרבות ילידית
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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