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Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc

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Dr. Ugo A. Perego is the owner of the Genetic Genealogy Consultant services, which specializes in helping genealogists with all their DNA needs. He is also a visiting scientist affiliated with the DNA laboratory of Professors Alessandro Achilli and Antonio Torroni at the University of Pavia in Italy, working on human population genetics. He has previously worked for more than a decade as a senior researcher with the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation and GeneTree.com both based in Utah. Ugo earned a BSc and an MSc in Health Sciences at Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah) and a PhD in Genetic and Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Pavia, Italy. Ugo has contributed numerous lectures and publications on DNA and its applications to population genetics, genealogy, ancestry, forensics, and history. With his family he currently resides in Rome, Italy.

Ugo's Upcoming Live Webinars (1)

DNA Testing
An Introduction to Investigative Genetic Genealogy
Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc
Fri, April 14 2023: 17:00 UTC
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An Introduction to Investigative Genetic Genealogy
Fri, April 14 2023: 17:00 UTC
Investigative, or Forensic, Genetic Genealogy (I/FGG) is the relatively recent application of traditional genetic genealogy skills, tools, and resources with the objective to assist Law Enforcement agencies in identifying unidentified human remains or suspects of violent crimes, among other cases. With this introduction, we will learn how I/FGG started, how it works, how is it different from traditional Forensic DNA Typing, and other traditional genealogical and genetic investigations used in criminal justice, and what changes are in place to ensure that I/FGG can be done safely, ethically, legally, and without compromising the privacy and integrity of the genetic genealogical community.
DNA Testing
An Introduction to Investigative Genetic Genealogy
Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc
Investigative, or Forensic, Genetic Genealogy (I/FGG) is the relatively recent application of traditional genetic genealogy skills, tools, and resources with the objective to assist Law Enforcement agencies in identifying unidentified human remains or suspects of violent crimes, among other cases. With this introduction, we will learn how I/FGG started, how it works, how is it different from traditional Forensic DNA Typing, and other traditional genealogical and genetic investigations used in criminal justice, and what changes are in place to ensure that I/FGG can be done safely, ethically, legally, and without compromising the privacy and integrity of the genetic genealogical community.
Fri, April 14 2023: 17:00 UTC
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Ugo's Webinars (9)

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DNA Testing
Our Neanderthal Genetic Ancestry
Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc
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Our Neanderthal Genetic Ancestry
From the former Genographic Project, to 23andMe, autosomal DNA testing companies have added a feature to the DNA results they provide to their customers: what percentage of Neanderthal DNA you carry. This might sound like science fiction to some. How do scientist know what Neanderthal DNA looks like? How are…
DNA Testing
Our Neanderthal Genetic Ancestry
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Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc
1.3K views
From the former Genographic Project, to 23andMe, autosomal DNA testing companies have added a feature to the DNA results they provide to their customers: what percentage of Neanderthal DNA you carry. This might sound like science fiction to some. How do scientist know what Neanderthal DNA looks like? How are…
Wed, December 22 2021: 19:00 UTC
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58:32
Bonus webinarsDNA TestingHistorical Records
Famous DNA: Looking into the genetic history of Joseph Smith Jr., founder of Mormonism
Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc
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Famous DNA: Looking into the genetic history of Joseph Smith Jr., founder of Mormonism
This is a review of nearly 20 years of research work about Joseph Smith Jr. and his family using DNA tools.
Bonus webinarsDNA TestingHistorical Records
Famous DNA: Looking into the genetic history of Joseph Smith Jr., founder of Mormonism
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Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc
1.2K views
This is a review of nearly 20 years of research work about Joseph Smith Jr. and his family using DNA tools.
Fri, November 8 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:15:03
DNA TestingMyHeritage
(Italian) Come espandere la propria genealogia con il DNA
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(Italian) Come espandere la propria genealogia con il DNA
Durante l'ultimo decennio sono stati fatti passi da gigante per quanto riguarda lo svilluppo e l'accesso a strumenti per la ricerca dei propri antenati tramite il DNA. MyHeritage è uno dei leader nel campo della genealogia e offre un servizio di test del proprio DNA per aiutarci dove i documenti…
DNA TestingMyHeritage
(Italian) Come espandere la propria genealogia con il DNA
Italian
Free
MyHeritage Webinars
420 views
Durante l'ultimo decennio sono stati fatti passi da gigante per quanto riguarda lo svilluppo e l'accesso a strumenti per la ricerca dei propri antenati tramite il DNA. MyHeritage è uno dei leader nel campo della genealogia e offre un servizio di test del proprio DNA per aiutarci dove i documenti…
Wed, September 11 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:20:09
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How to Use Autosomal DNA to Resolve Historical Paternity Cases
Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc
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How to Use Autosomal DNA to Resolve Historical Paternity Cases
All of us are aware that DNA testing is a formidable tool to address paternity cases. However, when talking about paternity testing, the subjects tested are all alive and willing to provide a DNA sample. The normal procedure involves testing the alleged father, the mother and the child. However, what…
DNA Testing
How to Use Autosomal DNA to Resolve Historical Paternity Cases
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Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc
7.0K views
All of us are aware that DNA testing is a formidable tool to address paternity cases. However, when talking about paternity testing, the subjects tested are all alive and willing to provide a DNA sample. The normal procedure involves testing the alleged father, the mother and the child. However, what…
Wed, May 1 2019: 0:00 UTC
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1:13:41
Bonus webinarsDNA TestingPlaces and Ethnicities
The Genetic Ancestry of Native Americans
Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc
2.6K views
The Genetic Ancestry of Native Americans
This presentation will focus on genetic markers that are typical of Native American populations and how they can be used to discover your personal Native American ancestry, even in the absence of written genealogical records.
Bonus webinarsDNA TestingPlaces and Ethnicities
The Genetic Ancestry of Native Americans
Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc
2.6K views
This presentation will focus on genetic markers that are typical of Native American populations and how they can be used to discover your personal Native American ancestry, even in the absence of written genealogical records.
Tue, May 24 2016: 0:00 UTC
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1:36:13
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I Had My DNA Tested – Now What?
Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc
7.5K views
I Had My DNA Tested – Now What?
Hundreds of thousands of genetic profiles for family history and ancestral purposes have been generated by private laboratories, universities, and the National Geographic's Genographic Project during the past fifteen years. However, many individuals that had their DNA tested were somewhat disappointed, as the information provided by many laboratories is often...
DNA Testing
I Had My DNA Tested – Now What?
Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc
7.5K views
Hundreds of thousands of genetic profiles for family history and ancestral purposes have been generated by private laboratories, universities, and the National Geographic's Genographic Project during the past fifteen years. However, many individuals that had their DNA tested were somewhat disappointed, as the information provided by many laboratories is often...
Wed, May 21 2014: 0:00 UTC
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1:34:00
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The New Frontier in Genetic Genealogy: Autosomal DNA Testing
Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc
5.9K views
The New Frontier in Genetic Genealogy: Autosomal DNA Testing
After the male-inherited Y chromosome (Ycs) and the maternal mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), autosomal DNA testing offers many insights into a person's past and how he/she might be related to other people. While Ycs and mtDNA are limited to the two outermost lineages in the pedigree chart, autosomal DNA offers a…
DNA Testing
The New Frontier in Genetic Genealogy: Autosomal DNA Testing
Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc
5.9K views
After the male-inherited Y chromosome (Ycs) and the maternal mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), autosomal DNA testing offers many insights into a person's past and how he/she might be related to other people. While Ycs and mtDNA are limited to the two outermost lineages in the pedigree chart, autosomal DNA offers a…
Wed, May 29 2013: 0:00 UTC
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1:37:00
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DNA Research for Genealogists: Beyond the Basics
Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc
5.3K views
DNA Research for Genealogists: Beyond the Basics
Among the tens of thousands of individuals that have already experienced the novelty of genetic testing for ancestral or genealogical purposes, many are still wondering about the real benefits that such testing may bring to their family history repertoire. Few individuals may have given in to pressure by others, or…
Bonus webinarsDNA Testing
DNA Research for Genealogists: Beyond the Basics
Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc
5.3K views
Among the tens of thousands of individuals that have already experienced the novelty of genetic testing for ancestral or genealogical purposes, many are still wondering about the real benefits that such testing may bring to their family history repertoire. Few individuals may have given in to pressure by others, or…
Wed, March 21 2012: 0:00 UTC
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1:39:00
Bonus webinarsDNA Testing
The Power of DNA in Unlocking Family Relationships
Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc
5.0K views
The Power of DNA in Unlocking Family Relationships
This lecture will provide a general overview on how genetic testing can be of great assistance to family historians to trace, verify, expand, and link genealogical records and pedigrees. Particularly, we will cover the paternally-inherited Y chromosome and the maternally-inherited mitochondrial DNA with the purposes of showing how these two…
Bonus webinarsDNA Testing
The Power of DNA in Unlocking Family Relationships
Ugo Perego, PhD, MSc
5.0K views
This lecture will provide a general overview on how genetic testing can be of great assistance to family historians to trace, verify, expand, and link genealogical records and pedigrees. Particularly, we will cover the paternally-inherited Y chromosome and the maternally-inherited mitochondrial DNA with the purposes of showing how these two…
Wed, July 13 2011: 0:00 UTC
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