MBLLC COLLABORATES WITH BIOGEN TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN NEUROSCIENCE

On Friday, April 26, 2019 the MBLLC announced its collaboration with Biogen Inc., a Cambridge-based global biopharmaceutical company, to build pathways in the industry for communities served by the Caucus. The two organizations will work together to create grater access for Black and Latinx students to the company’s Community Lab: “a science education program to increase access for those not exposed to science in their everyday life."

The no-cost sessions offer high school students the opportunity to conduct hands-on lab projects, work with DNA and proteins, and interact with scientists. Students have until May 15th to apply at www.surveymonkey.com/r/BiogenCLAB and should note who their State Senator or State Representative is in the application. With 23 spots remaining, the Community Lab is now accepting applications for the following sessions:

• Adventures in Biotechnology 1: July 8- July 12 (4 spots)
• Adventures in Biotechnology 2: July 15 - July 19 (4 spots)
• Adventures in Biotechnology 3: July 29 - August 2 (5 spots)
• Adventures in Biotechnology 4: August 5- August 9 (5 spots)
• Adventures in Biotechnology 5: August 12- August 16 (5 spots)

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