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Cancer Genetics and an Interview with a Deaf Biomedical Researcher

Author(s): Derek Braun1, Megan Majocha2

1. Gallaudet University 2. Georgetown University / National Institutes of Health

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In this lesson, learners will learn about cancer genetics and understand and interpret graphs showing quantitative trait locus (QTL) data, survivor curve data, and other genetics data. Then, learners view and reflect on an interview with Deaf…

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In this lesson, learners will learn about cancer genetics and understand and interpret graphs showing quantitative trait locus (QTL) data, survivor curve data, and other genetics data. Then, learners view and reflect on an interview with Deaf biomedical researcher Dr. Megan Majocha, who is doing this research at the National Institutes of Health.

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Version 1.0 - published on 11 Jul 2024 doi:10.25334/CM7A-HA10 - cite this

Keywords

  1. graph interpretation
  2. fmn
  3. Deaf Education
  4. BioGraphI
  5. representation in STEM
  6. BioGraphI graph Interpretation
  7. Deaf representation in STEM

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  4. Inclusive Pedagogy for Life Science Education
  5. QUBES Universal Design Tagging Ontology
  6. Open Science and Education Practices Ontology
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Description

This lesson was designed for a 75-min class period with in-person delivery, but could be easily adapted for remote delivery. Target student level is biology majors who already have some understanding of genetics. This module could be used in a majors-level introductory class or in an upper-level genetics or cell biology course. The materials here include an instructor guide (1_LessonGuide), an in-class presentation (Google slides; 2_PresentationSlides), a formative class activity interpreting graphs (3_FormativeAssessment_ClassActivity), a link to the interview with Dr. Megan Majocha, (BioGraphI Interview with Dr. Megan Majocha), a formative reflection assignment about the interview (4_FormativeAssessment_VideoReflectionHomework), and a summative assessment (5_SummativeAssessment_Quiz).

Quantitative learning objective(s) 

  1. Interpret graphs and/or data figures related to the concepts from this lesson

  2. Reflect on your perceptions about using graphs or figures in biology.

Diversity/equity/inclusion learning objective(s)

  1. Reflect on your perceptions of people who do biology.

  2. Compare your own interests and/or identities to those of people who do biology.

Content learning objective(s) 

  1. Know some  basic terminology of cancer cells.

  2. Know the basic genetic changes that happen in cancer cells as they progress and evolve.

  3. Understand QTL and survivor curves and their applications in cancer genetics.

  4. Analyze and evaluate QTL data and survivor curves.

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