Integrating Genomics and Local Knowledge in Community Collaborative Research

Anthropological genomics has its roots in the field of physical anthropology which has a long history of extractive research and colonial science, some of which continues today. In this presentation, Prof. Malhi will discuss his research program, using genomics as a tool, in partnership with Native Nations where he works to use more inclusive practices. He will also provide examples of his efforts to build capacity in science with partnering communities and to diversify scientific practices in academia.

Ripan S. Malhi is Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with affiliations in Anthropology, School of Integrative Biology, American Indian Studies and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. Dr. Malhi is Director of the Center for Indigenous Science and his research areas include using genomics as a tool to learn about evolutionary histories in the Americas as well as the impacts of European colonization on Indigenous peoples of North America.