September 20, 2023 | by BBI Communications
“Cancer affects everyone in the family. I’ve experienced this first-hand. Volunteering alongside a family with a child undergoing cancer treatment is a way for me to give a small sense of normalcy to those who are grieving.”
Read MoreAugust 31, 2023 | by BBI Communications
Manith Atapattu last spring observed something quite different: doctors making “house calls” to patients’ homes.
Read MoreAugust 31, 2023 | by BBI Communications
‘Reminded me of seeing myself getting interested in science for the first time”
Read MoreAugust 02, 2023 | by BBI Communications
Every summer, BBI sponsors interns at its three institutions – Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, UW Medicine, and Seattle Children’s Research Institute. Here are profiles of their lives and future livelihoods.
Read MoreJune 29, 2023 | by BBI Communications
‘Hard work and perseverance can allow you to reach your goals’
Read MoreJune 01, 2023 | by BBI Communications
“Emma’s relentless curiosity and commitment to scientific rigor are two of her greatest strengths.” BBI’s Dr. Elizabeth Lawlor
Read MoreApril 17, 2023 | by BBI Communications
Nick Popp became an advocate for himself before he understood the meaning of the word.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2023 | by BBI Communications
Since arriving in Seattle in 2017, Samantha Schuster has demonstrated those professional characteristics – and more – in her graduate work at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2023 | by BBI Communications
'Mitchell takes problems that may have been solved in the past in a very specific way and he takes a very different approach to deal with them in a much more efficient way.' Dr. Evan Eichler
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2023 | by BBI Communications
Jenny Nathans devoted more than two years to kicking many tires at the National Institutes of Health before arriving at the UW in 2020
Read MoreDecember 16, 2022 | by BBI Communications
A ‘model scientist’ at age 28 with a Bachelor’s Degree
Read MoreNovember 29, 2022 | by BBI Communications
For some researchers, their work is a challenging and rewarding opportunity. For Sander Frank, it is a calling.
Read MoreNovember 03, 2022 | by BBI Communications
‘The best science is that done in a multi-disciplinary manner’
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2022 | by BBI Communications
Many 12-year-olds focus on sports, the latest video-sharing platform, and wonder how to navigate peer-pressure in middle school. For Aleena Arakaki, the emergence into adolescence was an overwhelming and tragic introduction into the mortality of cancer.
Read MoreAugust 08, 2022 | by BBI Communications
One was the valedictorian of her high school class, in a Los Angeles County public school that did not have a college counselor. Another is a member of the Chickasaw Nation. And the third is fluent in Akan, the most widely spoken indigenous language in Ghana, West Africa.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2022 | by BBI Communications
What are three characteristics necessary to identify subtypes of cancer from cell-free DNA? The ability to solve difficult genetic computational problems, a high level of enthusiasm for translational cancer research, and a passion for improving the outcomes for cancer patients.
Read MoreJune 21, 2022 | by BBI Communications
Florence Chardon’s introduction to scientific concepts started when she was old enough to understand dinnertime conversations with her parents and two older sisters. Her mother and father, both European physicists, would hold court usually on one of two topics: science or world politics.
Read MoreJune 01, 2022 | by BBI Communications
The Relentless Pursuit of Computational Genomics, Biomarkers, and Precision Medicine
Read MoreMay 16, 2022 | by BBI Communications
It’s become a cliché: “They are wise beyond their years.” Unless you’re referring to Debora Ferede.
Read MoreApril 01, 2022 | by BBI Communications
Take one enthusiastic high school science teacher. Combine with summer internships at an international pharmaceutical company and a leading academic research center. The result is an inspired college undergraduate and promising young scientist. That was Amanda Riley seven years ago.
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