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Dr. Carika Weldon
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Dr. Carika Weldon, Founder and CEO of Carigenetics, shares her journey as a scientist and entrepreneur, and the mission of her company to create local capacity for genetic research in the Caribbean.
She talks to Aldo about the challenges of being a minority in the field and the underrepresentation of Caribbean populations in genomics research.
Dr. Weldon emphasizes the importance of proactive and preventative healthcare measures and the need for equitable access to genetic information and resources.
In this interview she also highlights the exciting future plans of Carigenetics, including expanding their research projects and offering accessible genetic tests.
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