what
is
epigenetics?
One word, many definitions.
Since its inception in the 1940s, epigenetics has evolved. Despite progress in our understanding through technological advancements, the definition of epigenetics remains elusive. Our challenge to you: what is epigenetics?
Scope of the project
This project was designed specifically for the IHEC and CEEHRC 2019 Joint Annual Meeting in Epigenetics. The aim of this exercise is to challenge our conference attendees to answer the seemingly simple question ‘What is Epigenetics?’ and to reflect on the wide variety of responses that this question can elicit. If we as a research community can come to a consensus on the meaning and definition of this word, communicating our science to diverse audiences will become infinitely easier.
Who is involved
The CEEHRC Executive committee:
Martin Hirst
University of British Columbia / BC Cancer
Guillaume Bourque
McGill University
Cheryl Arrowsmith
University of Toronto
Steve Bilodeau
Université Laval
James Davie
University of Manitoba
Jeff Dilworth
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Steven Jones
University of British Columbia / BC Cancer
Carolyn Brown
University of British Columbia
Sarah Kimmins
McGill University
Marco Gallo
University of Calgary
Concept & Design:
Martin Krzywinski
BC Cancer
Knowledge Translation:
Kevin Sauvé
BC Cancer
Sinéad Aherne
BC Cancer
Tony Kwan
McGill University
Web development:
Henry Fok
BC Cancer
Closing
We plan on bring you more engaging Epigenetics KT in the coming years, if you would like to be involved we would value your input. Please contact us at info@epigenomes.ca
