National DNA Day Webinar: Genetic Ancestry Testing and the Adoptee Perspective
Channel: National Human Genome Research Institute
Date: 11/05/2021

May 4, 2021 - The National Human Genome Research Institute hosts a National DNA Day Webinar: Genetic Ancestry Testing and the Adoptee Perspective.  The panel consists of the following adoptees:

- Kimberly Jacoby Morris, Ph.D., Education Specialist, NHGRI
- Damon Davis, M.B.A., Host of the Who am I Really? Podcast
- Tim Holtan, Vietnamese Adoptee Community Activist
- Heewon Lee, M.S., LGC, Genetic Counselor, Park Nicollet Frauenshuh Cancer Center (Minnesota)

The panelists discuss the power of community, the limitations of the technology and the ethical complexities of genetic ancestry testing.

Chapters:
0:00 - Introductions (Kim Jacoby Morris, Moderator)
4:13 - Damon Davis' Personal Story
9:29 - Damon Davis Q&A
12:52 - Tim Holtan's Personal Story
18:43 - Tim Holtan Q&A
21:21 - Heewon Lee's Personal Story
35:59 - General Discussion 
49:07 - Audience Q&A

More: https://www.genome.gov/dna-day/celebrate