CRISPR in a Box is designed for use in educational programs in high schools, community colleges, universities and companies, and is also suitable for remote learning.
The partnership is likely the first-ever collaboration among scientists, educators, and a health science company to train the next generation of genetic scientists and technicians in revolutionary CRISPR gene-editing technology.
The gene-editing tools in CRISPR in a Box are designed based on the pioneering discoveries of the Gene Editing Institute that are currently being used to explore next-generation medical therapies and diagnostics for diseases and viral infections including cancer, sickle-cell anemia, and COVID-19.
“With the CRISPR technology we have today, we are at the forefront of medical discoveries like no other time in history,” said Eric Kmiec, Ph.D., Director of ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute. “This partnership will help to deliver an educational module in gene editing to educators and students that will cultivate a workforce with special skills that are vital to unlocking innovative medical detection and treatment of viral infections.”
CRISPR in a Box makes gene editing highly accessible for students who are interested in entering this growing industry. Another major advantage of the kit is its flexibility to implement in a curriculum. Teachers can easily incorporate this module into any introductory or advanced Biology course with a laboratory component.
“The Career and Technical Education (CTE) workgroup at the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) is creating a CTE course in partnership with ChristianaCare that will provide an opportunity for Delaware students to learn about gene editing by using the CRISPR kits,” said Luke Rhine, Director, CTE and STEM Initiatives at DDOE. “Additionally, students will explore legal, ethical, and trust issues as well as investigate biomedical research and employment opportunities within the career field.”
“Combining the unique talents of ChristianaCare’s gene-editing team and the teaching expertise of instructors at Delaware Tech, the educational kit will help boost biomedical research and enhance the workforce in Delaware and beyond,” said Delaware Tech President Mark T. Brainard, J.D.
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For more information about CTE Programs of Study and Delaware Pathways, click here.
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