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ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · 14h

“Programs like ABE empower us to show students the cutting-edge science we do every day,” says Margaret Faul. Her journey shows how early research experiences can spark a lifelong passion for biotech: https://www.amgenbiotechexperience.com/amgen-massachusetts-leader-reflects-early-science-education

ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · 9d

Teachers, looking for a fun #biotech game for your classroom? In this card game, developed by Ingeborg Van der Neut of ABE The Netherlands, students race to make a finished protein—starting from DNA. https://www.amgenbiotechexperience.com/curriculum-resources/protein-factory-game

ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · 10d

One moment, they’re third graders on a field trip. The next, they’re scientists! See how ABE North Carolina at NC A&T State University helps students experience the excitement of hands-on #biotech: https://www.amgenbiotechexperience.com/how-abe-north-carolina-brings-science-life-young-students

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ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · Jul 29

New to us? The Amgen Biotech Experience 🧪🧬🔬 brings biotech into classrooms with hands-on lab & teacher support. Students gain real-world lab skills & critical thinking tools. Learn more: youtu.be/2YxsdXW5_Co?...

#Biotech #STEMEducation #ABEProgram

Introduction to the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) - Amgen Science

YouTube video by Amgen

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ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · Jul 28

August is almost here, and we’re excited for a month full of ABE professional development institutes (PDIs)!

We look forward to hearing from all the amazing educators participating— please share your photos and insightsI using #BiotechExperience and remeber to tag us!

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Journal of Cell Biology @jcb.org · Jul 23

In a new Perspective article, Josh Morgan discusses how progress in cell biology is hindered by significance testing and the need for a shift to effect size estimation. rupress.org/jcb/article/...

#Technology #Reproducibility #CellCycle #CellDivision #Statistics

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ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · Jul 23

#DYK? With 27 program sites across 16 countries, ABE has impacted 1,000,000+ students to date, 4,500+ #teachers have implemented ABE in their classrooms & 2,300+ schools have been served! More about our impact here: www.amgenbiotechexperience.com/about-abe#im...

ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · Jul 22

In May 2025, ABE welcomed over 50 participants from 18 countries for our All-Staff Meeting, our first global in-person gathering since 2023! In this new blog post, we share highlights and takeaways from the meeting— explore the post here: amgenbiotechexperience.com/abe-site-sta...

ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · Jul 16

In tjis blog, ABE educator Christine Thompson shares how she’s helping students discover the wide range of opportunities in #biotech through her project that invites students to explore the range of scientific & nonscientific roles at @amgen.bsky.social: amgenbiotechexperience.com/abe-teacher-...

ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · Jul 9

We’re looking forward to spotlighting our 2024–25 Master Teacher Fellows! From fresh teaching strategies to creative materials, their projects are transforming #biotech education. Stay tuned for their inspiring stories! Explore past resources here: amgenbiotechexperience.com/curriculum-r...

ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · Jul 9

Dive into our ABE resource "Green Explorers: Inquiry and Action for Environmental Stewardship," by ABE Italy teacher Gilda Nappo which includes lesson series connects #biotech with environmental science—exploring pollution, biodiversity & water quality: amgenbiotechexperience.com/curriculum-r...

Green Explorers: Inquiry and Action for Environmental Stewardship | Amgen Biotech Experience

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Nature Biotechnology @natbiotech.nature.com · Jun 30

The first cancer vaccines matched to a person’s unique tumor neoantigens are forging ahead, with expectations running high as the field awaits results from the first pivotal trial www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Individualized mRNA cancer vaccines make strides - Nature Biotechnology

The first cancer vaccines matched to a person’s unique tumor neoantigens are forging ahead, with expectations running high as the field awaits results from the first pivotal trial.

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Nature Biotechnology @natbiotech.nature.com · Jun 24

Prime editor-based high-throughput screening reveals functional synonymous mutations in human cells - @pku1898.bsky.social bit.ly/4llylGS

Prime editor-based high-throughput screening reveals functional synonymous mutations in human cells - Nature Biotechnology

A prime editor screen systematically identifies deleterious synonymous variants in human cells.

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ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · Jun 24

DYK? The Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) spans 27 program sites across 16 countries, reaching students in classrooms around the globe! 1 million + students have been inspired by hands-on #biotech learning through ABE. www.amgenbiotechexperience.com/get-involved...

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Nature Biotechnology @natbiotech.nature.com · Jun 17

Biotech financing: divide and reset www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Biotech financing: divide and reset - Nature Biotechnology

Today’s uniquely challenging biotech climate may result in a more resilient sector.

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ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · Jun 17

#Educators, are you looking for high-quality, free resources to bring #science to life in your classroom? The @alleninstitute.org offers an extensive library of lesson plans and teaching materials created in collaboration with real #scientists and educators: alleninstitute.org/materials-li...

Materials Library

Access free education resources and open data — developed with our scientists — to teach neuroscience, immunology, and cell biology.

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Education at NASEM @education.nationalacademies.org · Jun 11

Informal #science and #engineering #education has grown and evolved over the past 15 year. Join us on June 16-17 for a convocation that will reflect on the state of the field while also looking to the future: buff.ly/NL5skCp

June 16 & 17. Convocation on the Status of Informal Science and Engineering Education. To the right is a picture of children wearing boots, gathered in a creek around an instructor.

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ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · Jun 11

Congratulations to ABE Türkiye for recently hosting a successful #biotech event at Kars Science High School! Read highlights from this event here: amgenbiotechexperience.net/tr/eng/news/...

ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · Jun 10

Check out this @labxchange.bsky.social teaching guide to make your own #DNA extraction kit from household chemicals and use it to extract DNA from strawberries: www.labxchange.org/library/item...

Strawberry DNA Extraction

The ability to extract DNA is critical for researching the genetic causes of disease in plants, animals, and humans, as...

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ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · Jun 10

“..We must invest in the individuals shaping the future of science education. The ABE Master Teacher Fellowship shows what’s possible when biotech educators are empowered, not just as teachers, but as innovators & change makers.” — Jess Juliuson, ABE www.amgenbiotechexperience.com/teachers-cre...

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Nature Biotechnology @natbiotech.nature.com · Jun 5

The off-target effects of any CRISPR-based genome editor are identified with Tracking-seq go.nature.com/45QH0L5
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Tracking-seq reveals the heterogeneity of off-target effects in CRISPR–Cas9-mediated genome editing - Nature Biotechnology

The off-target effects of any CRISPR-based genome editor are identified with Tracking-seq.

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ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · Jun 5

It’s #TriviaThursday! Let’s take a walk down memory lane…

The Amgen Biotech Experience was started by teacher Hugh Nelson, Amgen scientist Bruce Wallace, and Prof. Marty Ikkanda.

Can you guess what year ABE was founded by Amgen Foundaiton? Comment below!

ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · May 28

We'd like to congratulate ABE Germany Lab Technician Sara Großbruchhaus for recently completing her doctorate with honors. Herzlichen Glückwunsch! 👏

ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · May 22

👏 Congratulations to ABE Japan 🇯🇵 for successfully hosting their teacher workshop on 17–18 May at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tokyo! It’s truly exciting to see such strong engagement and continued expansion of ABE Japan!

ABE Program Office @abeprogoffice.bsky.social · May 21

In April, we brought together our ABE Master Teacher Fellows from sites around the world to learn and share best practices. We share highlights from this in-person meeting in our latest blog post. Read it here: www.amgenbiotechexperience.com/teachers-cre...