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A Year of Firsts: New ABE Teachers Learn Alongside Their Students
June 15, 2026
It is never too late or too early to try something new—especially when it comes to hands-on science. For two new teachers and one seasoned teacher, using the ABE curriculum and labs in their classes this past school year showed how impactful hands-on science experiences can be for students and teachers alike. Whether teaching in Mexico, Ireland,…
30 Years of ABE: A Global Evolution
September 22, 2020
Today, the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) kicks off a celebration of its 30th anniversary. To honor this milestone, we have created new content to…
Viruses Offer New Hope for Sickle Cell Patients
September 21, 2020
In an era where a virus has upended our lives and harmed many, it’s easy to forget that viruses can also be a force for good. Researchers have…
30 Years of ABE: How New Teachers Continue to Shape the Program
September 8, 2020
When the Amgen Biotech Experience began in 1990, the Human Genome Project had just completed its initial planning for the 15-year effort to map all…
30 Years of ABE: Veteran Teachers Reflect on the Evolution of the Program
August 14, 2020
In honor of the Amgen Biotech Experience’s (ABE) 30th anniversary this year, veteran ABE teachers Winnie Litten and Ann Cortina recently shared their…
Student Ambassadors Provide Mentorship Link for ABE Hong Kong
August 7, 2020
As demand increases globally for high-quality biotech educational resources, so too does demand for the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE). Around the…
Reflecting on 30 Years of Evolution and Gratitude in Teaching Biotechnology
July 29, 2020
When Winnie Litten first began teaching the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE), the technology she was able to teach to her students was not yet even…
From a Van to a Subaru: Teaching ABE Over the Past Decade
July 27, 2020
In the spring of 2006, Ann Cortina drove 70 miles through Los Angeles area traffic to Newbury Park, Calif., to pick up the kits for a new biotech…
From the COVID-19 Frontlines, A Career in Public Health
July 6, 2020
"It is a very unprecedented time, and there are a lot of eyes on my field right now. In my work before COVID-19, I would have difficulty getting…