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Genome Ambassadors: Promoting Public Understanding of Genomics

September 2, 2013 - June 1, 2016 | Public Programs, Exhibitions
Advances in genomics are rapidly increasing our understanding of not only the human body, disease and health-related issues but how humans and other species interact and respond to changing environments. Genomics represents a scientific frontier that connects with individuals and families at the most personal level, with the potential to shape the future of human healthcare. However, advances in genomics and their implications for personalized medicine are far out-pacing public awareness and knowledge. The Connecticut Science Center and the University of Connecticut partnered under a National Science Foundation funded collaboration between Dr. Rachel O'Neill, UCONN, and Dr. Hank Gruner, Connecticut Science Center, and the National Center for Science & Civic Engagement to engage the public in developing a conceptual understanding of genomics.

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TEAM MEMBERS

  • Connecticut Science Center
    Contributor
  • Rachel O'Neill
    Co-Principal Investigator
    University of Connecticut
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    Principal Investigator
    Connecticut Science Center
  • Discipline: Health and medicine | Life science
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Laboratory Programs | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits

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