Promising Young Scientists

Promising Young Scientist: For Sander Frank, Cancer Research is a Calling

November 29, 2022 | by BBI Communications

For some researchers, their work is a challenging and rewarding opportunity. For Sander Frank, it is a calling.

Promising Young Scientist Sam Regalado: Inspired by a Desire to Advance Opportunities for People of Diverse Cultures

November 03, 2022 | by BBI Communications

‘The best science is that done in a multi-disciplinary manner’

Promising Young Scientist Aleena Arakaki: Helping Address Systemic Health Inequities and Uplifting Marginalized Communities Through an Hawaiian Perspective

September 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.

BBI Interns Committed to Using Science to Improving People’s Lives as Future Researchers or Physicians – or Both

August 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.

Promising Young Scientist Anna-Lisa Doebley: A Penchant for Solving Puzzles Leads to A Passion for Identifying Cancer Subtypes

July 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.

Promising Young Scientist Florence Chardon: ‘Determined and Focused’ on Overcoming Challenges in Genomics

June 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.

Promising Young Scientists: Mohamed Adil:

June 01, 2022 | by BBI Communications

The Relentless Pursuit of Computational Genomics, Biomarkers, and Precision Medicine

Promising Young Scientist Debora Ferede: Compassionate Commitment Toward Underserved Communities

May 16, 2022 | by BBI Communications

It’s become a cliché: “They are wise beyond their years.” Unless you’re referring to Debora Ferede.

Promising Young Scientists - Amanda Riley: Raising Questions - and Identifying Answers - on the Complexities of Lung Cancer

April 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.

Promising Young Scientists: Moez Dawood

January 28, 2022 | by BBI Communications

Moez Dawood: Pushing Himself Outside His Comfort Zone and Using BBI Technologies to Address Unanswered Questions in Human Genetics