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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Education
  • Genetics Outreach
  • Science Communication

Background:

  • Genetic testing education is crucial for public understanding.
  • Community engagement programs can enhance science literacy.
  • Bridging the gap between medical schools and local communities is vital.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a pilot educational program on genetic testing.
  • To utilize a public engagement approach through a junior-high school outreach program.
  • To train medical students as instructors for genetic testing education.

Main Methods:

  • Seven medical students received 2 weeks of training on genetic testing basics and laboratory procedures.
  • A one-day course for junior-high students included lectures and hands-on experiments.
  • The UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 gene (UGT1A1) variation was the selected teaching topic, using a leukemia cell line for DNA analysis.

Main Results:

  • Medical students successfully completed their training.
  • Students effectively taught polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction enzyme experiments.
  • Junior-high students were educated on the principles and implications of genetic testing results.

Conclusions:

  • A pilot educational program on genetic testing was successfully developed and implemented.
  • The community outreach model proved effective for genetic testing education.
  • The program demonstrated a successful collaboration between a medical school and a local junior-high school.