FrontLine Genomics has kindly invited pgEd to run an exhibit booth at the Festival of Genomics in Boston on June 23rd and 24th to highlight the importance of raising public awareness on personal genetics and the strategies that work. In addition, pgEd's director, Ting Wu, will be giving a plenary talk on the research her laboratory is […]
pgEd is thrilled to once again be part of the course faculty for Teaching the Genome Generation. This unique course weaves together rigorous lab work and cutting edge topics in bioethics to create a high-quality and engaging professional development opportunities for teachers in Maine and beyond. Want to know more about the course - check […]
The Jackson Lab's new campus in Farmington, Connecticut - focusing on Genomic Medicine - is hosting the Teaching the Genome Generation course this summer! pgEd will be presenting new and updated lessons tackling the social, ethical and scientific issues in personal genetics. This unique course integrates ethics into a challenging and cutting edge lab course, […]
Lauren is thrilled to return to teach with Project Success: Opening the Door to Biomedical Careers, a program for Boston and Cambridge high school students to participate in summer research internships at Harvard Medical School and its affiliated institutions, as well as seminars and workshops given by faculty and administrators, site visits, and career counseling.
Lauren is excited to teach with Explore Genetics Program for High School Students, a program of Partners Healthcare to offer an introduction to the concepts of personal genetics and discuss these ideas with highly motivated high school students.
Professional development for teachers Earn 18 PDPs for the three-day session Cost: $60 beginning (scholarships available) To register, click here. Personal Genetics in the High School Classroom: Ethical, Legal and Social Issues This three-day interdisciplinary training for teachers will be an introduction to personal genetics and its impact on society. A wave of personal genetic information is […]
Are you a Neanderthal? Should we bring back extinct species? What can you learn from your DNA? pgEd's Dana Waring is looking forward to hosting a lively conversation about the most exciting news from the ever-changing field of genetics at People Plus in Brunswick Maine. In this accessible and fun discussion, we will explore how people […]
pgEd's Dana Waring will be attending the Microbiome Innovation: Roadmap to the Future on September 25th, 2015 at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC. We are looking forward to a fascinating and informative day with experts from many disciplines sharing their latest discoveries.
Genetic privacy: To share or not to share? Dana Waring will lead an interactive discussion about genetic privacy – what it means, what to consider regarding how and if to share your genetic information, and the new legal protections in place to give people control over their genetic profiles. Join us for a non-technical, lively conversation […]
pgEd is delighted to be invited back to lead workshops on the intersection of genetics and athletics at the American Society of Human Genetics annual high school workshop. This year's workshop will take place in Baltimore, MD.
