Engaging for a Better Future

Precision medicine will impact the lives of Americans in the near future. We all need to understand and engage in discussions related to genomics and the microbiome, and how both play a critical role in our lives. Not everyone needs to be a scientist, but we all need to be well-informed to make health decisions. 

Doctor and patient looking at genetic code.

Doctor and patient review genetic code together. Source: National Human Genome Research Institute

GEM offers , , and to help further your knowledge about genetics, the human genome, and the microbiome. We can give talks to the public and and provide interactive, hands-on learning experiences for adults on the UB campus or in the community. Please contact us at coe-gem@buffalo.edu for more information. 

Vaccine Chats with the Community

The GEM Community of Excellence is now available to host conversations with the community about COVID-19 vaccines!
Contact Dr. Sandra Small, sksmall@buffalo.edu, to schedule a 'Vaccine Chat' for your group. 

UB's Genome, Environment and Microbiome Community of Excellence Presents 'Vaccine Chats with the Community' What: UB’s Genome, Environment and Microbiome Community of Excellence is hosting conversations with the community about COVID-19 vaccines. When: We will work with your schedule to schedule a time. Conversations are structured to be 30 minutes to 1 hour. Who: Anyone who would like to learn about vaccines, specifically the Covid-19 vaccine. This may be a K-12 class, PTO Family event, Religious group, or other community group. We are prepared to host conversations with all ages. How: Contact Dr. Sandra Small, sksmall@buffalo.edu, to schedule a conversation.

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