Changing Futures is a free educational
website discussing cystic fibrosis and gene therapy. It includes a
range of resources such as interviews with scientists, animations
and video diaries.
The Changing Futures website comprises three zones: The Cystic
Fibrosis Zone, The Gene Therapy Zone and The Teacher Zone. The CF
Zone and Gene Therapy Zone cover:
- The history of gene therapy for cystic fibrosis and the latest
developments
- Young people's experience of living with cystic fibrosis
- How gene therapy might work and what young people think about
this possible new treatment
Videos, interviews articles and experiments discuss the issues
surrounding cystic fibrosis and gene therapy.
The third zone is specifically for teachers; it includes
activities and experiments and links to further information
suitable for students aged between 11-18.
Changing Futures has been developed by young people for young
people, led by Nowgen and supported by the Wellcome Trust.
To find out more, visit
Changing Futures.