# African Studies Workshop Featuring Victoria Massie #### calendar\_today Date and Time **November 15, 2021** 02:00PM - 04:00PM EST #### pin\_drop Location **Virtual Event** **Presenting:** *A Gift of Autochthony: Rerooting the Future through Genetic Reconnection in Cameroon* Discussant: Peter Geschiere (University of Amsterdam) **Victoria M. Massie** (she/her/hers) is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Rice University. Her research focuses on biocapitalism and belonging, with particular interest in the reconfiguration of sovereignty in contemporary West and Central Africa through emerging biotechnologies. Her first book project examines how an emerging genetic diaspora is mobilized to rewrite the legacy of the postcolonial nation building project in Cameroon. Massie received her Ph.D. and M.A. in Sociocultural Anthropology with a designated emphasis in Science and Technology Studies at the University of California at Berkeley, and her B.A. from the University of Rochester. \-- A week in advance, the presenter’s paper will be circulated through the [Harvard African Studies Workshop listserv.](https://harvard.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=67898885d6e13eb08265a97f7&id=979b2664d1) It is assumed that everyone has read the paper before the workshop. After presentation and commentary, Workshop attendees are invited to engage in critique and discussion, under the moderation of the Workshop Chairs. **View workshop recordings here: ** **ORGANIZER(S):** Harvard University Center for African Studies **EVENT WEBSITE: [https://africa.harvard.edu/african-studies-workshop-0](/african-studies-workshop-0)** See also:- [ African Studies Workshop ](/workshops-conferences/african-studies-workshop) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#) Save: [ Add to calendar calendar\_today ](https://africa.harvard.edu/node/1607204/event-feed.ics) Copy link link