{"id":41529,"date":"2026-10-23T15:51:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T15:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/ells\/?post_type=learninglab&#038;p=41529"},"modified":"2026-10-23T15:51:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T15:51:22","slug":"the-crispr-cas9-revolution-a-course-for-educators-and-enthusiasts","status":"publish","type":"learninglab","link":"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/ells\/teacher-training\/the-crispr-cas9-revolution-a-course-for-educators-and-enthusiasts\/","title":{"rendered":"The CRISPR-Cas9 revolution: a course for educators and enthusiasts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"vf-tabs\"><ul class=\"vf-tabs__list\" data-vf-js-tabs=\"true\"><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-eb8c58cf-9cc7-448a-9dff-822e390840d5\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">Overview<\/a><\/li><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-58cf8ea3-f5c3-438e-942b-4f6423fb5958\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">Learning format<\/a><\/li><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-2d6e9122-1ce5-4b04-9292-f0a20f0531db\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">Registration<\/a><\/li><li class=\"vf-tabs__item\"><a class=\"vf-tabs__link\" href=\"#vf-tabs__section-c1a92863-0542-4056-899c-81ca1ab43e90\" data-vf-js-location-nearest-activation-target=\"\">Organiser<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"vf-tabs-content\" data-vf-js-tabs-content=\"true\">\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-eb8c58cf-9cc7-448a-9dff-822e390840d5\"><h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Genome editing holds the transformative power to revolutionise medical treatments, agricultural practices, and our understanding of genetics. The&nbsp;on-demand course \u201c<strong>The CRISPR-Cas9 revolution: a course for educators and enthusiasts<\/strong>\u201c, organised by EMBL\u2019s Science Education and Public Engagement team in partnership with Merck, aims to give an overview and deep dive into the field of genome editing and CRISPR research and help educators teach the topic in class. The course content is available on the EMBL eLearning platform eCampus. Please be aware that the <strong>course content is delivered in Englisch<\/strong>, therefore, a minimum&nbsp;<strong>English language level&nbsp;required for attending the course is&nbsp;B1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>free<\/strong>&nbsp;course will run online from 26 October to 6 December 2026, allowing educators and anyone interested in learning more about genome editing to<strong>&nbsp;join at any time <\/strong>and explore the course content at their own pace. At the end of the course, you can obtain a&nbsp;<strong>certificate<\/strong>&nbsp;of attendance by completing a short feedback questionnaire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1714119823672_862\"><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Dates\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0                       Duration\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Weekly study\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Format<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1714119823672_784\"><strong>26 October-6 December&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 6 weeks&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 2 hours&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;100% online&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please note:&nbsp;<\/strong>This course reuses content from previous EMBL self-paced course entitled \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/ells\/teacher-training\/the-crispr-revolution-2024\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/ells\/teacher-training\/the-crispr-revolution-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The CRISPR revolution 2024<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who is this course for?<\/strong><br>This course is aimed at formal and informal educators, as well as teacher trainers and teachers in training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It will also be useful for science professionals and anyone interested in learning more about genome editing and CRISPR in particular.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-58cf8ea3-f5c3-438e-942b-4f6423fb5958\"><h2>Learning format<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All the course content is accessible online between  26 October to 6 December 2026. The course content is divided into three sections, depending on your level of understanding and interest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduction to the CRISPR technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CRISPR-based research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach CRISPR in class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The course workload is based on the time needed for covering some \u201c<strong>recommended<\/strong>\u201d content in the form of pre-recorded talks and pedagogical materials that might be of interest to you. However, the time you spend on the course may vary based on your interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1714120102370_815\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What will you learn on this course?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end of this course, you will<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unlock CRISPR&#8217;s Potential: Discover how CRISPR is revolutionising life sciences research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore Research Frontiers: Dive into cutting-edge CRISPR research topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience Hands-On Learning: Engage with a flexible, classroom-ready EMBL resource on the ethics of CRISPR.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand Teaching Toolbox: Enhance your secondary school teaching with comprehensive CRISPR materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-2d6e9122-1ce5-4b04-9292-f0a20f0531db\"><h2>Registration<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By filling in the course <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/67GbPctuGbzJ3HqP6\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/67GbPctuGbzJ3HqP6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">registration form<\/a> you get immediate course access for the course duration (until 6 December 2026). Join any time and explore the content we have in store for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope to see you there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/67GbPctuGbzJ3HqP6\" class=\"wp-block-file__button vf-button vf-button--primary vf-button--pill vf-button--s wp-element-button\" download=\"\" aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-ef85e28e-d631-41bf-92b5-56a345736fef\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 .75em;\" rel=\"noopener\">Register and join today<\/a>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"vf-tabs__section\" id=\"vf-tabs__section-c1a92863-0542-4056-899c-81ca1ab43e90\"><h2>Organiser<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This training course is organised by EMBL\u2019s Science Education and Public Engagement office in partnership with Merck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>EMBL<\/strong> <strong>Science Education and Public Engagement<br><\/strong>EMBL\u2019s Science Education and Public Engagement office shares the scientific discoveries of EMBL with young people, teachers and the diverse public in Europe and beyond. Our education programmes convey complex, cutting-edge topics in life science research in an exciting and insightful way, fostering the discovery of current research trends, the scientific method, and scientific career paths. Our teacher training courses empower educators to bring modern life sciences into the classroom. Visit&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.embl.org\/ells\" target=\"_blank\">our website<\/a>&nbsp;for further information about our activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"embl-grid\"><div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<figure class=\"vf-figure wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"159\" class=\"vf-figure__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/ells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MERCK_LOGO_HIGH-RES-Magenta_RGB-LTIE002789-002-1024x159.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embl.org\/ells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MERCK_LOGO_HIGH-RES-Magenta_RGB-LTIE002789-002-1024x159.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/ells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MERCK_LOGO_HIGH-RES-Magenta_RGB-LTIE002789-002-300x47.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/ells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MERCK_LOGO_HIGH-RES-Magenta_RGB-LTIE002789-002-768x119.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embl.org\/ells\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/MERCK_LOGO_HIGH-RES-Magenta_RGB-LTIE002789-002.jpg 1063w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><!--[vf\/content]-->\n<div class=\"vf-content\">\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Merck, a leading science and technology company, operates across life science, healthcare and electronics. More than 64,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people\u2019s lives every day by creating more joyful and sustainable ways to live. From providing products and services that accelerate drug development and manufacturing as well as discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices \u2013 the company is everywhere. 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