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JOIN US IN-PERSON FOR “BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN THE AGE OF EXTINCTION”

Genome 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

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS SPECIAL IN-PERSON EVENT GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

When:  Thursday, September 15, 2022

4:00 – 4:30 PM Registration
4:30 – 6:00 PM Keynote Address and Q&A
6:00 – 7:00 PM Reception

Where: Vancouver Convention Centre West Building

 Admission is free, however registration is required.