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'Biomedical Breakthroughs and My
Life'
2010 Contest Winners at the University of Washington Department of Genome Sciences
2010 Winners Announced! Each essay was a personal story of how biomedical research has contributed to treatments for medical conditions affecting students or family members. Our thanks to the 91 researchers who volunteered to be judges. The quality of the essays made the selection process difficult. The winning students, their parents/guardians, and their teachers were honored at an Awards Day on May 14th hosted by University of Washington Department of Genome Sciences. It was an opportunity to meet scientists, tour labs and participate in hands-on activities. We wish to thank our sponsors of this program, Lab Products, Inc.,
Zeeks Pizza and Print Management. Download pdf collages of the "Scientist for a Day" event at the University of Washington Department of Genome Sciences:
WESTERN WASHINGTON REGIONAL WINNERS 1st Francesca Reeves 2nd Jack Makin 3rd Emily Geyman HM HM HM Amy Dayton ESL WESTERN WASHINGTON REGIONAL WINNERS 1st Kristine Iversen HM INLAND NORTHWEST REGIONAL WINNER HM Emily Sior About the Contest How does biomedical research impact you? Have you (or has someone in your family) benefited from vaccinations, pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, surgery, or transplants? How does biomedical research affect the health of your dog, cat, or other pet? How might biomedical research touch your life in the future?
This contest is open to all 7th and 8th grade students, whether entering as part of a class or individually. Cash awards are given for regional winners. Awards Day regional facility tours will be contingent upon the receipt of a minimum number of qualified entries in the region. Awards are also given in an 'English as a Second Language/English Language Learners' category for students with five years or less of English learning. The contest asks students to focus on how research has impacted, or has the potential to impact, someone they personally know. This could include describing the development of veterinary treatments (pets), or the process by which commonly used drugs are developed. Entries should address the importance of biomedical research and how animal models and/or human clinical trials contribute to medical breakthroughs. Past Winners
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