Is your destiny in your DNA? To what extent does our genetic makeup determine our health, characteristics and behaviour? How does the environment play a role in shaping who we are? A better understanding of how our genes and the environment combine will help us understand disease and develop better medicines.

Panelists included:

Dr Amadeo ParissentiResearch Director, Regional Cancer Program of the Hôpital Régional de Sudbury Regional HospitalProfessor, Northern Ontario School of Medicine

Dr. Robert LafrenieLaboratory Director, Regional Cancer Program of the Hôpital Régional de Sudbury Regional HospitalAssociate Professor, Northern Ontario School of Medicine

Dr Stacey Ann RitzAssistant Professor, Northern Ontario School of Medicine

Moderator: Dana MurchisonStaff Scientist, Science North