Woods Lecture Series: Natali Valdez

Weighing the Future: Race, Science, and Pregnancy Trials in the Postgenomic Era

Current large-scale pregnancy studies selectively draw on epigenetics to connect behavioral choices, such as diet and exercise, to health risks for future generations. As the first ethnography of its kind, Weighing the Future examines the sociopolitical implications of ongoing pregnancy trials in the United States and the United Kingdom. This talk explores the significance of translating epigenetic ideas into prenatal healthcare from a qualitative perspective.

This performance is free and open to the public, no ticket is required.