Noelle Nelson, an 18-year-old high school senior from Los Angeles, has been named one of 15 finalists in the annual Breakthrough Junior Challenge competition [04b1cdda]. She submitted a science video on epigenetics and its impact on gene expression [04b1cdda]. Nelson's passion for food allergy awareness has driven her advocacy efforts through initiatives such as teaching Teal: Food Allergy Awareness, contributing articles to Just Allergy Things magazine, and serving as an Ambassador for Red Sneakers for Oakley [04b1cdda]. Her personal experiences with food allergies and her friend's type one diabetes have fueled her interest in science and understanding diseases and conditions [04b1cdda]. Nelson aspires to become a pediatric allergist and hopes to contribute to finding a cure for food allergies [04b1cdda]. If she wins the scholarship, she plans to use the funds for her undergraduate education in medical school [04b1cdda]. Additionally, Nelson aims to secure a new lab for her all-girls school to provide more opportunities for minority women to pursue careers in science [04b1cdda]. She acknowledges the support of her family, community, and teacher, and is grateful for the chance to showcase her passion for epigenetics in the competition [04b1cdda].
Creative Biolabs, a biotechnology company, has opened applications for its 2024 scholarship program [ea1fec0d]. The program aims to provide financial assistance to students in the biotechnology industry and is open to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students studying science-related fields [ea1fec0d]. The focus areas include immunology, biochemistry, and molecular biology [ea1fec0d]. Applicants will be evaluated based on academic merit, research achievements, leadership potential, and a personal statement outlining their career goals and aspirations in biotechnology [ea1fec0d]. Scholarship recipients will have access to Creative Biolabs' cutting-edge technologies and platforms, such as high-throughput hybridoma generation and de novo antibody sequencing [ea1fec0d]. The program reflects Creative Biolabs' commitment to nurturing the next generation of biotech talent and driving innovation in the industry [ea1fec0d].
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