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| − | <p>The design of Cas-Find, and its intended future usage, has evolved as we delved into complex issues- this can be found on our | + | <p>The design of Cas-Find, and its intended future usage, has evolved as we delved into complex issues- this can be found on our <a href="https://2016.igem.org/Team:Cardiff_Wales/HP/Gold">Gold</a> and <a href="https://2016.igem.org/Team:Cardiff_Wales/HP/Integrated_Practices">Integrated Human Practices</a> pages. After meeting diagnostics researcher, we designed a system that minimises false positives by requiring two independent events to bring about a 'positive' result, and kept a photodiode in mind for cheap but effective hardware. A Biological Safety Officer advised us that cell free kits are easier to license, and stressed the importance of regulatory bodies. From this, we consulted the MHRA, which helped us understand CE rating approval, and the PHS' decision making on self-testing diagnostics. Meanwhile, we investigated the ethics of using Cas-Find in self-testing kits, spurred on by a conversation on 'burying results' and 'pre-test counselling' with a retired HIV social worker. We conducted a survey, and consulted an ethicist and |
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| − | <p>Our public engagement activities can be found on our | + | <p>Our public engagement activities can be found on our <a href="https://2016.igem.org/Team:Cardiff_Wales/HP/Silver ">Silver</a> and <a href="https://2016.igem.org/Team:Cardiff_Wales/Engagement">Engagement</a> pages. We engaged with families, over 200 12-13 year olds, over 150 16-17 year olds, and adults, as well as other iGEM teams (European and Westminster meet ups; XMU newsletter; Warwick event; Toronto synbio panel). For our workshop on synthetic biology's potential for life on Mars for 12-13 year olds, we designed 3D models that lit up when pupils added reporter gene 'plugs', to aid kinaesthetic learning. We performed enzymatic luciferase demonstrations for sixth formers and families when discussing Cas-Find, and encouraged young children to build log piles to help conservation of the luciferase producing glowworm. During our interactive talk at the Science Cafe, we gained insight into the public opinion on synbio, our project and self-testing disgnostics while discussing our investigation progress, and giving prizes. |
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Revision as of 15:14, 1 December 2016
Human Practices
Integrated Practices
The design of Cas-Find, and its intended future usage, has evolved as we delved into complex issues- this can be found on our Gold and Integrated Human Practices pages. After meeting diagnostics researcher, we designed a system that minimises false positives by requiring two independent events to bring about a 'positive' result, and kept a photodiode in mind for cheap but effective hardware. A Biological Safety Officer advised us that cell free kits are easier to license, and stressed the importance of regulatory bodies. From this, we consulted the MHRA, which helped us understand CE rating approval, and the PHS' decision making on self-testing diagnostics. Meanwhile, we investigated the ethics of using Cas-Find in self-testing kits, spurred on by a conversation on 'burying results' and 'pre-test counselling' with a retired HIV social worker. We conducted a survey, and consulted an ethicist and employees at HIV charities, THT and NAT, all of which evolved into an essay to inform our decision making.
Public Engagement
Our public engagement activities can be found on our Silver and Engagement pages. We engaged with families, over 200 12-13 year olds, over 150 16-17 year olds, and adults, as well as other iGEM teams (European and Westminster meet ups; XMU newsletter; Warwick event; Toronto synbio panel). For our workshop on synthetic biology's potential for life on Mars for 12-13 year olds, we designed 3D models that lit up when pupils added reporter gene 'plugs', to aid kinaesthetic learning. We performed enzymatic luciferase demonstrations for sixth formers and families when discussing Cas-Find, and encouraged young children to build log piles to help conservation of the luciferase producing glowworm. During our interactive talk at the Science Cafe, we gained insight into the public opinion on synbio, our project and self-testing disgnostics while discussing our investigation progress, and giving prizes.
