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Biodiversity Conservation in the Age of Extinction
September 15, 2022 - 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
FreeGenome BC is thrilled to present Dr. Carolyn Hogg, co-lead of the Australasian Wildlife Genomics Group at the University of Sydney, Australia, as this year’s speaker at the Don Rix Distinguished Keynote Address.
Dr. Hogg is a conservation biologist who has been working with threatened species for over twenty-five years. She will bring her wit, wisdom and a wicked collection of wildlife stories to the stage.
What You’ll Learn:
The three pillars of diversity that underpin all life on earth
How severe forest fires and other environmental impacts resulting from climate change have over 1 million species facing extinction
How genomics is an essential tool to preserve biodiversity
The existing gaps in genomic resources for wildlife conservation
Ways an innovative coalition is integrating genomics into species recovery
And about her incredible work with Tasmanian devils and koalas
When: Thursday, September 15, 20224:00 – 4:30 PM Registration
4:30 – 6:00 PM Keynote Address and Q&A
6:00 – 7:00 PM ReceptionWhere: Vancouver Convention Centre West Building Admission is free, however registration is required.
