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On 15/06/2012 10:46, "Laura Winters" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>Dear All,
>
>Apologies for cross-posting, list members may be interested in the
>following:
>
>The Changing Futures¹ website developed by young people for young
>people exploring cystic fibrosis (CF) and gene therapy has recently
>been launched. This project has been led by Nowgen (a centre for
>excellence in public engagement, education and training in biomedicine)
>and supported by the Wellcome Trust. The website
>(www.changing-futures.co.uk), includes a range of free resources such as
>interviews with scientists, animations and video diaries.
>
>The Changing Futures website comprises three zones: The CF Zone, The Gene
>Therapy Zone and The Teacher Zone. The first two zones explore how CF is
>inherited and the effect it has on people¹s lives, as well as the history
>of gene therapy and the latest developments. The third zone is
>specifically for teachers; it includes activities and experiments and
>links to further information suitable for key stage 3, 4 and post-16
>pupils.
>
>We have worked with young people with CF, clinicians, educators, artists
>and scientists, to create new and interactive ways to understand more
>about CF and gene therapy.
>
>If you have any questions or would like any further information about the
>project, you can contact me on: [log in to unmask]
>
>Many thanks,
>
>Laura
>
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