Event with Brasílio Machado State School students

On May 2nd and 3rd, junior and senior highschool students from Brasílio Machado State School in São Paulo visited Mackenzie Presbiterian University's Higienópolis campus, received a visit from professionals from Amgen Brazil, and participated in the module 1 training of Amgen Biotech Experience's program.

During their stay on campus, which lasted from 9AM to 3PM, the students had the chance to take a brief tour of the most important buildings on campus and learn a bit about the university's history.

During the visit from Amgen Brazil's professionals, the students had the opportunity to talk to the representatives and learn more about the company that sponsors the ABE project. They were able to ask questions, gain a better understanding of the different positions within the company, and learn more about the pharmaceutical industry, as well as explore the various job opportunities this sector offers.

They also experienced the complete training of module 1 of the ABE program, doing micropipette experiments, learning to handle these equipments with excellence, preparing the gel for electrophoresis, and later running the electrophoresis and observing the results.

The two-day event was filled with enriching experiences, enjoyment, and significant learning for all participants. This visit marks the official commencement of ABE Brazil's student activities, introducing the first biotechnology experience organized for high school students and starting off a cycle of great success and new experiences.

Students listening to an explanation on how to use the micropipette