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Dr. Dasgupta is a highly sought after speaker on topics related to genetics, ethics, equity, inclusive education, and advocacy. She is also available for comment on newsworthy topics related to  these same areas. Selected media and talks are highlighted below.

01

Sex Testing in Sports: Bias & the Science of Genetic Variation

Genetic Frontiers Podcast hosted by Susanna Smith

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02

Mentorship Matters:  Harnessing Authentic Connection to Cultivate Tomorrow’s Leaders in Genomic Medicine

American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics 2026 TED Talks

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03

Our Identities Are More Than Our Genes, Says BU Researcher in Debut Book

The Brink

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04

The Trump administration’s approach to autism is tangled up with ableism, eugenics, and pronatalism

Eliminating neurodiversity is a dangerous goal

STAT News

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05

SubSpace at Museum of Science

Where Biology Ends: Genetics, Race, Sex, and the Science of Bias

Shoumita Dasgupta in conversation with Angela Saini

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06

Chasing Leviathan Podcast

Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins with Shoumita Dasgupta

Interview by PJ Wehry

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07

Arts Express, WBAI FM NYC

Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins with Shoumita Dasgupta

Interview by Jack Shalom

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08

New Books Network

Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins with Shoumita Dasgupta

Hosted by Scott Catey

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09

The Signal

The Beacon's Emily Smith Interviews Boston University Geneticist Shoumita Dasgupta on her new book, Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins

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10

Science on Screen: Social Identities and Genetics in X-Men First Class

Shoumita Dasgupta (Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins: Lessons on Belonging from Our DNA) uses the latest science to correct common misconceptions about how much of our social identities are actually based in genetics, and talks about how we can approach scientific evidence in a socially responsible way.

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11

Trump’s Executive Orders Seek to Erase Scientific Truth

By denying the realities of sex, gender, and race, the White House’s statements worsen inequity and cause harm.

Undark Magazine

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12

Mass deportations don’t keep out ‘bad genes’

They use scientific racism to justify biased immigration policies

The Conversation

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13

Shoumita Dasgupta - Genetics Educator

Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue: Community Spotlight

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14

Advocacy and Allyship in ELSI: Opportunities and Challenges

ELSI hub

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15

Utility of Population Descriptors in Clinical Genetics

ELSI hub

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16

Increasing Access to Care Through the Lens of Diversity and Inclusion

Midwest Genetics Network

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17

Race, Racial Categorization, and Racism in Medicine Today

Racism and Race: The Use of Race in Medicine University of California Event Series

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18

Your DNA Secrets Revealed

Public Broadcasting Service

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