| Biotech 101: An Educational Outreach Program in Genetics and Biotechnology. | |
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PMID: 22383109 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Recent advances in research and biotechnology are making genetics and genomics increasingly relevant to the lives and health of the general public. For the public to make informed healthcare and public policy decisions relating to genetic information, there is a need for increased genetic literacy. Biotech 101 is a free, short-course for the local community introducing participants to topics in genetics, genomics, and biotechnology, created at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. This study evaluated the effectiveness of Biotech 101 in increasing the genetic literacy of program participants through pre-and-post surveys. Genetic literacy was measured through increases in self-perceived knowledge for each content area covered through the course and the self-reported impact the course had on various aspects of participants' lives. Three hundred ninety-two individuals attended Biotech 101 during the first three course offerings. Participants reported a significant increase in self-perceived knowledge for each content area (p < 0.01). Participants also reported the program had high levels of impact on their lives and decision-making, a high likelihood for continued self-learning, and overwhelming satisfaction with course content and logistics. Biotech 101 is an effective mechanism for impacting participants' lives and genetic literacy and serves as a model for other similar programs, adding to the currently limited evidence base regarding public educational strategies in genetics and biotechnology. |
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Kelly M East; Adam M Hott; Nancy P Callanan; Neil E Lamb |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-3-2 |
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Title: Journal of genetic counseling Volume: - ISSN: 1573-3599 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Mar |
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Created Date: 2012-3-2 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9206865 Medline TA: J Genet Couns Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Educational Outreach Department, HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, 601 Genome Way, Huntsville, AL, 35806, USA, keast@hudsonalpha.org. |
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