Keolu Fox: Why genetic research must be more diverse
کئولو فوکس: چرا باید تحقیقات ژنتیک تنوع بیشتری را شامل شود؟
Keolu Fox explores the links between human genetic variation and disease in underrepresented populations. Full bio
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stories about Kalaupapa --
درباره کالائوپاپا برایم می گفتند.
sea cliffs in the world --
دورش را گرفته اند
for the Hawaiian community.
فدای جامعه هاوایی کرد.
caring for the remaining lepers
مراقبت از جذامیان باقیمانده را آموزش می داد.
Father Damien died of leprosy.
پدر دیمین در اثر جذام مرد.
switchback cliff paths on a mule,
در راه های صخره ای پرپیچ و خم سفر می کردند،
her favorite hula songs on the ukulele
با گیتار مخصوصش می نواخت.
chose to live in complete isolation
تصمیم گرفته در انزوای کامل
contract leprosy
he sought to help.
leprosy, or "mai Pake?"
آسیب پذیر بودند؟
makes us unique as Hawaiians --
ما اهالی هاوایی منحصربفردیم؟
آشنا شدم
our unique genetic ancestry
ارتباط برقرار کنم.
wellness and illness.
and preventative medicine
بر اساس ژنتیک خاص ما
a diverse cohort of people
of human genetic variation on the planet.
مردم روی زمین را بدست بیاوریم.
with specific diseases
مرتبط با بعضی بیماریها
on individuals of European ancestry.
for the rest of diversity.
برای بقیه نژادها می ماند.
than one percent
communities, like myself.
Project actually for?
different colored eyes and hair,
در ما فرق دارد
would be shocked to learn
individuals of European ancestry?
منحصر شده است.
of indigenous people
and genome studies
of a history of distrust.
from Arizona State University
from Arizona's Havasupai tribe,
of type 2 diabetes
those exact same samples --
of schizophrenia, inbreeding,
اسکیزوفرنی، درون-همسری
the Havasupai's origin story.
اصل و نسب هاواسوپایی ها استفاده کردند.
research on their reservation.
برای ASU ممنوع کردند.
tribes in the country --
مهلت قانونی گذاشته شد.
can benefit from genetic research.
می توانند از تحقیقات ژنتیک سود ببرند.
is going to continue to widen.
از این هم بیشتر می شود.
on average of any state in the US,
در میان ایالات آمریکا دارند.
before our non-native counterparts,
همتایان غیربومی خود می میریم.
of the highest rates of type 2 diabetes,
two killers in the US:
در ایالات متحده، یعنی
that need genome sequencing the most
نیاز به بررسی ژنوم دارند
که از آن بهره می برند؟
genetic research more native,
تحقیقات ژنتیک را بومی کنیم
sequencing technology.
are sequenced in laboratories.
توالی ژنوم در آزمایشگاه انجام می شود.
genome sequencer.
genomes on the fly?
مگس را داشته باشیم چطور؟
sequencer in your pocket?
در جیبمان داشته باشیم؟
of your traditional genome sequencer.
physical limitations,
with extraneous cords,
مخازن بزرگ مواد شیمیایی،
or computer monitors.
به نیمکت آزمایشگاه مهار شوند.
sequencing technology development
توالی یابی ژنوم را از انحصار درآوریم.
indigenous communities ...
leprosy bacteria in real time,
هر زمان داریم،
Hawaiian people want.
for the people by the people.
برای مردم و بواسطه مردم.
consultation resource,
شروع می کنیم،
indigenous communities
of genetic information.
از اطلاعات ژنتیک تمرکز دارد.
IndiGenomics research institute
ایندیژنومیک خودمان را داشته باشیم،
of indigenous scientists.
and not subjects of genetic research.
نه مورد آزمایشی.
to immerse itself in indigenous culture
در فرهنگ بومی غرق کرده
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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