ABE Blog
The ABE blog covers biotech and biotech-education news and trends in and beyond the ABE community. Topical posts often include student activities.
From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Bringing Science Within Reach for Children in Mexico
March 27, 2026
Nothing can get in the way of science learning at ABE Mexico. Power outages, language barriers, low internet connectivity—each challenge is met with innovation and a strong will to overcome. This can-do mindset has especially benefited Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos, a children's home and school with more than 70 years of experience serving children…
2018 Nobel Winning Research Unleashed New Paths for Cancer Treatments
June 7, 2019
The year 2018 was a big one in biotechnology. Among many new discoveries and advancements, immunotherapy took center stage with the awarding of the…
Behind the Scenes: Preparing the Benchtop for the Next Generation of Biotech
May 20, 2019
From our dedicated teachers to program support staff, many people work hard to make the Amgen From From our dedicated teachers to program support…
Teasing Apart Race, Ancestry, and Ethnicity with Scientist Luke Ward (Part 2)
May 5, 2019
Boston ABE teacher Amanda Dillingham and colleagues had some tough questions about genetics and ethnicity that arise in their biology classes, so…
Teasing Apart Race, Ancestry, and Ethnicity with Scientist Luke Ward (Part 1)
April 5, 2019
Last fall, Amanda Dillingham (above, center) had a memorable encounter with Amgen senior scientist Luke Ward at an Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE…
ABE Covers My Favorite Areas in the Life Sciences
January 14, 2019
Lam Mei Kien has been teaching science in Singapore for 34 years, 24 of which at Methodist Girls’ School. Always looking for ways to improve the STEM…
Nurturing Teachers and Giving Back in Puerto Rico
December 12, 2018
Héctor L Ayala-Del-Río recently received an unexpected thank you card: It was from a local high school science teacher, explaining that she was…
A Local Boston Scientist Making a Big Impact in a Global Biotech World
December 6, 2018
“My teacher is amazing. This is my second year speaking English for the first time, and she has provided me with help to improve my English skills…
Decoding the New ABE Curriculum
November 6, 2018
Science is a passion for Vivienne Watson that goes beyond her professional life as a senior scientist and scientific project manager at Amgen. She is…