Personal Genetics Education & Dialogue (PGED)

All athletes on NCAA-governed college sports teams are required to confirm their Sickle Cell Trait status by taking a blood test or providing prior test results. Explore the history, successes, & limitations of this mandatory screening program -> pged.org/resources/afte… #pged

Your health is shaped by so much more than the genes you were born with. Dive into genetics with @pgEDorg labxchange.org/org/pgEd  Happy #DNADay 🎉 #HealthEquity #Genetics #PublicHealth #LabXchange #ScienceForAll #DNAWeek

Monica Colaiacovo studies the health impacts of chemical exposures in our environment. She also believes that early inspiration & engagement are key to a future in the field for today’s science-curious students. Read her story!-> pged.org/2026/03/03/mon… #PGED #genetics #education

We updated our Precision Medicine lesson! 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! -> pged.org/resources/prec…

Victoria Gray was diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) at 3 months old. At 33, she became the first person in the world to receive a CRISPR-based gene-editing treatment for SCD. Now, she is dedicated to advocating for other sickle cell warriors. --> pged.org/2026/02/02/vic…

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! pged.org/2026/01/06/dor… crisprwhisperer.org

PGED's #SpotlightSeries 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. pged.org/2026/01/06/dor… #PGED #genetics #education

@pgEDorg So excited to make the recap with our event launching Where Biology Ends and Bias Begins: Lessons on Belonging from Our DNA into the world! 🧬 🧪 fist✊🏾👩🏽‍🦽‍➡️👨🏻‍🦯‍➡️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ bookshop.org/p/books/where-…

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey this year. With the challenges it has brought us & so many others, we are grateful to have had your support through it all. Our hearts are full of gratitude & hopeful for 2026! #PGED

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

PGED's #SpotlightSeries 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 -> pged.org/2025/11/13/dia…

Looking forward to exhibiting at @TheMDCGC annual education conference this Friday 10/24 on behalf of @pgEDorg. @prof_dasgupta has a keynote! #genetics mdcgc.org/aec

What do your genes really tell you? Join us Dec 2 for Let’s Talk Genetics, an interactive workshop with @PGEDorg exploring health, ancestry testing & DNA in law enforcement - plus tools for discussing genetics in classrooms & communities. 🔗 Register: nyas.org/talkgenetics?u…

I'll be at @PGCMLS Largo-Kettering Branch on Wednesday 10/29 6-7:30pm on behalf of @pgEDorg for a conversation on personal #genetics! Part of @mdstemfest programming. pgcmls.info/event/14046052

I'll be presenting virtually at #IFORE25 @SigmaXiSociety this Friday on #scicomm #science engagement #STEMEducation through @pgEDorg 's "Share Your Stance" interactive card game resource. Registration closes today! experienceifore.org

PGED's #SpotlightSeries on remarkable people ~ Gill met with Richard Lumb, the founder and CEO of @FLGenomics, based in the UK, to learn about his efforts to magnify the impact of genetic innovation for patients. Read his story! pged.org/2025/10/14/ric… #PGED #genetics #education

I'll be talking about personal #genetics for @PGEDorg next tuesday at 1pm ET! Hosted by @rockvillesci. Details and registration below. rockvillesciencecenter.org/event-details-…

Personal Genetics Engagement in Classrooms & Communities with @SkypeScientist! Join @Rob_O_Malley for an interactive program to learn, share, & reflect together on advances in genetics. RSVP -> givebutter.com/8TVNiA #science #scicomm #genetics #education

We recently published an online version of 4 Corners! 4 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 1st to respond! pged.org/four-corners/

Belatedly, I had a great time at @BUGSSlab (bugssonline.org) talking sex testing, #genetics and athletics on behalf of @pgEDorg two weeks ago! Hope to be back again soon.