About Seminar 2019 - The Genius of DNA.
University of the Third Age Seminar –
The Genius of DNA. How DNA Research has impacted Forensic Science, Wildlife Conservation, Health and Genealogy.
10.00am Opening by Emeritus Professor Alan Robson AO, Patron of U3A Perth
10.15am Dr Gavin Turbitt - Pathwest - The History of DNA Sequencing and Forensic Pathology
11.00am Dr Shane Tobe - Murdoch University - DNA and the Preservation of Wildlife
11.45am Dr Ruey Leng Loo - The International Phenome Centre - Establishing Personalised Nutrition and Health
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm Christine Harris - Family History WA - DNA and Genealogy
2.15pm Professor Robert Mead - Murdoch University - “A Cold Case” and a wrap up of the day’s presentations, followed by question time
3.15pm Closing remarks - Denise Beer, President of U3A Perth