Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue

We updated our Precision Medicine lesson! Formerly known as “Personalized Medicine”, the lesson now includes changes based on feedback from high school biology and biotech teachers. Our team is incredibly grateful for the feedback teachers shared to improve this lesson! -> https://pged.org/resources/precision-medicine/

Victoria Gray was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) at 3 months old. At age 33, she became the first person in the world to receive a CRISPR-based gene editing treatment for SCD. Since then, she has dedicated herself to her family & to advocating for other sickle cell warriors. Read her story --> https://pged.org/2026/02/02/victoria-gray/

Have you read our Spotlight article featuring science trailblazer Dorothy Semenow? We recently added links to her newly launched educational activity, the CRISPR Whisperer Picture Series! https://pged.org/2026/01/06/dorothy-semenow/ https://crisprwhisperer.org/

Home - The CRISPR Whisperer “The CRISPR Whisperer Picture Series” is a free-to-download series of 15 episodes that marry art and science in a humorous, hands-on romp designed to spark creativity in an easy-to-understand introduction to the exciting new DNA editing tool called CRISPR.

PGED's on remarkable people ~ Dorothy Semenow, a 95-year-old chemist, psychologist, edutainer, & women’s rights activist, tells all about her past, present, & the exciting possibilities for her future projects. https://pged.org/2026/01/06/dorothy-semenow/

As we wrap up 2025, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of PGED’s journey this year. With the challenges it has brought us and so many others, we are grateful to have had your support through it all. Our hearts are full of gratitude for our community and hopeful for what we can collectively accomplish in 2026!

We're excited to announce our SYS card deck winners from 'Meeting the Moment', hosted by the ASHG - American Society of Human Genetics on 11/12. Congratulations to Samantha Manna, Omar Ahmed, & TJ! To play SYS online for free, visit pged.org/sys

PGED's on remarkable people ~ Gill met with Diane Smith, the founder of Across the Board Education and special education teacher with a mission to empower students and parents through personalized strategies and advocacy. Read her story! -> https://pged.org/2025/11/13/diane-smith/

PGED's on remarkable people ~ Gill met with Richard Lumb, the founder and CEO of Front Line Genomics, based in the UK, to learn about his efforts to magnify the impact of genetic innovation for patients.

Read his story! -> https://pged.org/2025/10/14/richard-lumb/

Personal Genetics Engagement in Classrooms & Communities
with Skype A Scientist! Join Rob for an interactive program to learn, share, & reflect together on advances in genetics.

RSVP -> https://givebutter.com/8TVNiA

We recently published an online version of Four Corners! Four Corners is one of our most popular activities. We adapted the statements from our Intro lesson into a poll-based activity that you can play in a group or independently. Be among the first to respond!
-> https://pged.org/four-corners/

Hey, teachers - do you want to spark engaging discussions in your biology class this year? Check out our FREE learning resources, including lesson plans and mini-lessons, all in our Resource Hub! -> https://pged.org/resource-hub/

We created an online version of our popular card game, Share Your Stance on Personal Genetics! SYS Online can be played as a self-driven inquiry activity or a conversation-sparking game in virtual groups. Play it now! -> https://tinyurl.com/2er95tn8