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The Biology of Race in the Absence of Biological Races

TEDx: Identity How do you define yourself? By gender? Race? What about sexuality, origin, or even income? Join us and explore how advances in genetic and sociological research are redefining who we think we are. Defining "race" continues to be a nemesis. Knowledge from human genetic research is increasingly challenging the notion that race and biology are inextricably linked, engendering tremendous ramifications for human relations, identity and public health. Rick Kittles, PhD, discusses why using race in biomedical studies is problematic using examples from U.S. groups that transcend "racial" boundaries and bear the burden of health disparities. Dr. Kittles is Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), as well as the Associate Director of the UIC Cancer Center. The Center for Genetic Medicine Silverstein Lecture Series was established by the Herman M. and Bea L. Silverstein Medical Research Fund for Genetic Medicine to bring advances in genetics research and medicine to the general public.