The Ministry of Health, through the National Institute of Genomic Medicine (INMEGEN), announced the holding of the Genomic Rally, a scientific dissemination initiative that will take place in the Zócalo of Mexico City as part of the "Zócalo of the Sciences" program. The event is scheduled for Friday, March 27, from 10:00 to 15:00, and aims to bring knowledge of genomics to the population through interactive activities for people of all ages.
The Genomic Rally includes the implementation of workshops, playful dynamics, and participatory experiences that will allow attendees to understand the impact of genomics on modern medicine. The Deputy Director of Scientific Dissemination of Inmegen, Rodrigo Pérez González, extended an invitation to the public to participate in this event, highlighting the importance of strengthening scientific culture and access to knowledge in public health.
Among the planned activities is the workshop "The Hacked Brain: How much control do you think you have?", mainly aimed at teenagers. In this space, the effects of psychoactive substances on the brain, as well as the influence of genetics on individual vulnerability, will be explained through sensory exercises, cognitive tests, and visual material that will allow observing changes in functions such as memory and decision-making.
The workshop "Intestinal Microbiota and Human Health" will allow participants to learn about the role of microorganisms in the body's balance, their relationship with diet, and their link to various diseases. The relevance of traditional foods such as corn, beans, and nopal will also be highlighted in the context of the health of the Mexican population.
During the event, attendees will be able to learn about the concept of the human genome, understood as the set of biological information that regulates the body's functioning. It will be explained how its study contributes to the prevention of diseases and the development of personalized treatments, fundamental elements in contemporary medicine.
This scientific dissemination strategy is possible thanks to the funding of the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation of Mexico City, as well as coordinated work with various educational institutions. The model seeks to integrate education, science, and public health in open spaces for the public.
Inmegen has also extended these activities to high schools, where students participate in workshops, games, and talks aimed at awakening interest in science. Young people with a greater interest can be invited to Open House days, where they get to know laboratories, interact with scientific personnel, and explore professional training options. The institute also promotes its academic offer, which includes undergraduate, master's, doctorate, and high-specialization postgraduate programs in genomic medicine, as well as opportunities for social service and internships.
With this initiative, the Ministry of Health, through Inmegen, seeks to bring scientific knowledge closer to the population, strengthen the culture of prevention, and promote the development of innovative solutions for the benefit of health.
