Uncovering adversity's "molecular scars"

Adversity — such as experiences of trauma, stress, and social isolation — can have lasting effects on our cells and tissues, often leaving “molecular scars” that impact our risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and more. Join us as Broad core member Jason Buenrostro talks about the Biology of Adversity Project, which seeks to understand how adversity leads to poor health, provide the foundation for a new generation of adversity-informed diagnostic and therapeutic tools, and, ultimately, improve health outcomes for all. This free talk is open to members of the general public and is appropriate for high school students and beyond.

This lecture is presented in memory of Eliana Hechter and is supported by the Eliana Hechter Memorial Fund.

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