Speaker Series: Genomes & People

How do we respond when our environment changes? JP Flores, PhD, studies this question at the molecular level, examining how the three-dimensional organization of the genome changes when cells encounter environmental stress.

But adaptation isn’t only a biological problem. Scientists and scientific institutions are also navigating a rapidly changing environment, one shaped by declining public trust, misinformation, shifting research priorities, and questions about the role scientists should play beyond the laboratory.

In this discussion, JP will connect his work on how cells respond to stress with his experiences in science communication, public engagement, and science policy to explore a broader question: how can both genomes and scientific communities remain adaptable and resilient in the face of change?