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Program Flyer: Gene Therapy for Diseases of the Nervous System
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| Content Provider | COSI Columbus | |
| Contact Information |
Electronic Education electroniceducation@mail.cosi.org 333 West Broad Street Columbus, OH 43215 United States Phone: (614) 228-2674 ext. 0 Fax: (614) 228-6363 |
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| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | No maximum | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | No minimum | |
| Primary Disciplines | Career Education, Health/Physical Education, Sciences, Technology/Information Science | |
| Program Description |
Diseases of the nervous system are devastating, affecting both children and adults. One neurodegenerative disease affecting adults is termed Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig ’s disease. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS eventually leads to their death. Gene therapy to deliver genes to protect these motor neurons is showing promise. Scientists and clinicians are both diligently working to find a cure or treatment for this disease. Dr. Brian Kaspar, a Professor at Columbus Children’s Research Institute and The Ohio State University, will discuss the exciting advancements that have been made on this front. Dr. Kaspar and his laboratory are working to understand this disease and develop new therapies. Dr. Kaspar is a leading expert on the development and use of gene therapy vectors for neurodegenerative diseases. For more information about Dr. Kaspar and his work, please visit: http://www.ccri.net/ccri/centers/geneTherapy/ |
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| Program Format |
- Introduction of the Expert - Presentation by the Expert - Students share answers to challenge questions presented by the Expert - Q&A with the Expert, in a round-robin fashion through all the schools connected |
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| Objectives |
By participating in this program, students will: - be exposed to science and technology applications in the real world - face a challenge that scientists have - explore various career paths in science and technology - learn what they want to know about science and technology fields by directing questions at experts |
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| National Standards to which this program aligns |
Specifics vary according to program. Science content standards for grades 5-8: A. Understandings about scientific inquiry E. Understandings about science and technology F. Science and technology in society G. Science as a human endeavor, and the nature of science. Science content standards for grades 9-12: A. Understandings about scientific inquiry E. Understandings about science and technology F. Science and technology in local, national, and global challenges G. Science as a human endeavor and the nature of scientific knowledge |
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| Program Length | 60 minutes | |
| Date/Time Notes | Please visit COSI's website to make your reservation. http://www.cosi.org/educators/videoconferencing/ | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees |
Interactive Cost: $165.00 |
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| Cancellation Policy |
We ask that anyone making a reservation please check school calendars for holidays, professional development days and testing dates. We also ask that the person making the reservation please coordinate with teachers, technical coordinators, bridges and other interested parties prior to submitting the request. COSI will retain a $25 processing fee for ALL reservations and test connections: the processing fee and test connection are included in the price of the program. If you need to cancel a reservation, you must reschedule your program two weeks prior to the show. COSI will reschedule your program or test connection one time before an additional $25 rescheduling fee is added to the price. This $25 rescheduling fee applies to both program and test connections and will be added every time a schedule change is made beyond the first reschedule. COSI understands the occasional need to reschedule programs due to changing schedules, inclement weather or technical difficulties. However, COSI begins to commit time and resources to a program the moment a reservation is received. COSI strongly recommends performing a test connection at least 2 days prior to the event. The school has the right to cancel any program the day of the test if a successful connection cannot be made and COSI will refund all but the $25 processing fee. If a school declines the test connection, or reschedules the program or test connection within the two-week period, COSI reserves the right to charge the full dollar amount for the program. |
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| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over |
ISDN Minimum Broadcast Speed: 128 K Maximum Broadcast Speed: 512 K IP |
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| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | We require schools connecting ISDN to dial into us. However, we can dial out to the ISDN schools and reverse line charges if special arrangements are made. We strongly recommend a connection speed of 384 or higher. |
This program has no available dates/times and cannot be requested.
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For additional assistance, phone 866-302-CILC (2452) toll free.
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