“Being in the presence of these big professors and doctors and having the chance to dialogue with them has been really inspiring.”
“Ultimately, I’d like to create affordable therapies for people, especially in less developed countries with inefficient healthcare systems.”
“I’ve learned there is no set path that says what success is, as long as you’re doing something you love and not giving up.”
“The most rewarding part is feeling like a scientist. They take the training wheels off after the first week of this program.”
“This program gave me a great opportunity to conduct prestigious research and make countless professional connections.”
Amgen Scholars is an international program funded by the Amgen Foundation with direction and technical assistance provided by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Cambridge.