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Join us in viewing and sharing the final video in our special five-part series that highlights the Invent at Seattle Children's Postdoctoral Scholars Program.

Invent@SC offers a unique training opportunity for early career scientists who are passionate about discovering novel therapeutics that could benefit children and young adults .

Learn more about this program through some of our talented postdoctoral scholars – including expert training, robust mentorship, and competitive benefits.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY7DDURKFQI

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Invent at Seattle Children’s Postdoctoral Scholars Program The Invent at Seattle Children’s Postdoctoral Scholars Program empowers early career scientists who are passionate about discovering novel therapeutics that ...

The Invent at Seattle Children's Postdoctoral Scholars Program is excited to share video four of this special five-part series.

Meet Dr. Stephen Carney, a postdoctoral scholar whose passion for science began with a curiosity about cellular behavior – how cells respond to changes and the processes that lead to cancer. Originally from Kent, Michigan, Stephen moved to Seattle to be part of the vibrant biotech ecosystem, where he could further his research and contribute to the field.

Through the Invent@SC program, Stephen has benefited from the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academia and industry. He has gained invaluable experience in leading projects, exploring different research areas, and collaborating with experts.

A final program overview video will be released in two weeks. Please share these videos widely to help us recruit talented early career scientists who are passionate about discovering novel therapeutics and launching biotech initiatives.

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Invent at Seattle Children’s Scholar Profile: Dr. Stephen Carney The Invent at Seattle Children’s Postdoctoral Scholars Program empowers early career scientists who are passionate about discovering novel therapeutics that ...

Join us in viewing and sharing video three of this special five-part series that showcases the Invent@SC Postdoctoral Scholars Program.

Meet Dr. Jeffrey Amoako Mensah, an inspiring scientist who is working on groundbreaking gene therapies for epilepsies and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Originally from Ghana, West Africa, Jeffrey’s journey into research began after witnessing his teacher experience an epileptic seizure. This moment inspired him to become a scientist to help those with neurological conditions. He chose the Invent@SC program due to its unique mentorship and collaboration opportunities for advancing his career.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxoWIZQsLPo

A new video will be released every two weeks. Please share these videos widely to help us recruit talented early career scientists who are passionate about discovering novel therapeutics and launching biotech initiatives.

Stay tuned for more!

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Invent at Seattle Children’s Scholar Profile: Dr. Jeffrey Amoako Mensah The Invent at Seattle Children’s Postdoctoral Scholars Program empowers early career scientists from diverse backgrounds to tackle the complex challenge of d...

In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Seattle Children’s is excited to share video two in a special five-part series that showcases the Invent@SC Postdoctoral Scholars Program.

Two women scientists – one focused on the fight against malaria and the other on understanding and preventing infectious disease pandemics – Drs. Elzani van Zyl and Natasha Bourgeois share about their current work in pediatric disease research and drug development while also finding life-long friendship and community in this unique program.

A new video will be released every two weeks. Please share these videos widely to help us recruit talented young scientists who are passionate about discovering novel therapeutics and launching biotech initiatives. Stay tuned for more!

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Invent at Seattle Children’s Scholar Profile: Drs. Elzani van Zyl and Natasha Bourgeois The Invent at Seattle Children’s Postdoctoral Scholars Program empowers early career scientists from diverse backgrounds to tackle the complex challenge of d...

Imagine discovering a drug that could halt schizophrenia. Seattle Children’s is excited to announce a special five-part video series that showcases the Invent@SC postdoctoral program told from the perspective of inspirational scholars who are passionately discovering novel therapeutics.

In this video, we are featuring Akinsola Oyelakin, PhD, who hopes that his research as an Invent@SC scholar will improve the lives of people diagnosed with schizophrenia. Akinsola discusses his childhood in Lagos, Nigeria and what led him to choose a path in science, in addition to his current work and why he chose Invent@SC to launch his career.

A new video will be released every two weeks, each featuring the contributions of scholars, program benefits, and life in the Seattle biotech environment.

Please share this widely to help us recruit scientists who are passionate about discovering medicines that could change the world.

Watch Akinsola’s video today and stay tuned for more!

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Invent at Seattle Children’s Scholar Profile: Dr. Akinsola Oyelakin The Invent at Seattle Children’s Postdoctoral Scholars Program empowers early career scientists from diverse backgrounds to tackle the complex challenge of d...

Did you know that Seattle Children's is a world leader in the treatment of childhood cancers using CAR-T cell immunotherapy? Last week, students from Kentlake High School in Kent School District learned how CAR-T cells are used to help a patient's own immune system fight cancer. In the Science Discovery Lab, they completed a procedure to isolate white blood cells from whole (sheep) blood and learned how to view and count them under the microscope!

It's amazing to see students react with wonder when they see DNA appear in front of their eyes! Fourth and fifth graders at Seahurst Elementary in Highline Public Schools could hardly believe how much DNA they isolated from strawberries last week. One of the best parts of teaching from the Seattle Children's Science Adventure Lab is getting to share the fun of science with kids all over Washington State!

How can we quickly stop an infectious disease outbreak? That's the question 8th graders from Lakeridge Middle School tackled in the Seattle Children's Science Discovery Lab last week. Students completed a DNA fingerprinting experiment to match the DNA banding pattern of bacteria taken from a "patient" with foodborne illness with the DNA patterns of bacteria from five suspect foods. Students used their lab research skills to complete a gel electrophoresis experiment and correctly identify the food responsible for the outbreak!

Last week, 5th and 6th graders from Terrace Park Elementary in Edmonds School District learned all about blood! They explored the parts and functions of blood and then worked together in teams to complete a simulated blood typing test. They were so excited to use micropipettes and discover the blood types of their "patient" samples, just like scientists do every day in our labs at Seattle Children's.

The Science Adventure Lab had a great two-week trip to the Tri-Cities! See our previous posts for highlights from each of the 6 elementary schools we visited. For more information about the Science Adventure lab, visit the link in today's story.