Exploring the many dimensions of sex and gender in the genomics era (Day 1 Part 1 - First Half)

July 17-18, 2024 - This public two-day National Institutes of Health (NIH) symposium - Exploring the many dimensions of sex and gender in the genomics era: Clarifying complexities in light of social and genomic advances and their histories - is organized by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), the Sexual and Gender Minority Research Office (SGMRO), and the Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH). It brings together experts from the biological and social sciences to clarify and contextualize – but not resolve - the complexities around sex, gender, and genomics by considering them in their scientific, ethical, and historical contexts. These interdisciplinary conversations will aid scientists, policymakers, and the public in understanding the many dimensions of sex and sex characteristics and their relationships with gender.

Framing Remarks:
Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D., National Human Genome Research Institute

Introduction: Why Talk about Sex, Gender, and Genomics?
Liz Dietz, Ph.D., National Human Genome Research Institute

Part 1: The Science of sex characteristics

Moderator:
Tina Saey, Ph.D., Science News

Panelists:
Julia Serano, Ph.D., Independent Scholar
Catherine Clune-Taylor, Ph.D., Princeton University

Chapters:
00:00 - Framing Remarks (Eric Green)
09:14 - Introduction: Why Talk about Sex, Gender, and Genomics? (Liz Dietz)
24:43 - The biology of "biological sex" (Julia Serano)
52:50 - Sex and Gender Complexity in Scientific Research (Catherine Clune-Taylor)
01:25:07 - Discussion Q&A