


Many lab processes can be automated to ensure scientists receive faster, more accurate results and can work on other things while a sample is processed,” said Kyle Orndorff, Senior Director, Field Applications North America. “In the applications lab, the students experienced how we facilitate and speed up the processes to unlock these insights with the instruments we offer. They understood how QIAGEN’s products enable scientists and medical staff to unlock molecular insights from samples, improving diagnostics and research. During the presentation, the students learned about QIAGEN’s journey from a university spin-off in Germany to a global company serving over 500,000 customers worldwide. It was an invitation for these young minds to engage, ask questions, and truly understand the diverse career opportunities that exist in the exciting field of biotechnology. By participating in this program, we can inspire young scientists who will shape the future of research and healthcare,” said Derry Velardi, Senior Director, Head of Human Resources in North America.įrom the outset, it was evident that QIAGEN’s initiative was more than just a casual guided tour. “The program perfectly aligns with our goals and initiatives: we want to drive advancements in the biotechnology field and empower the next generation of scientists. “We are happy to be part of the Biotechnology for Science & Health Academy summer program at Georgetown University,” QIAGEN expressed. This program, designed to enlighten young minds about the vast universe of STEM, brilliantly organized this field trip to broaden the scholars’ horizons and present them with a taste of the real-world biotech industry. The sounds of curiosity resonated through the hallways of QIAGEN’s sprawling Germantown, Maryland, campus last week, as I joined a group of eager high school students from Georgetown University’s Biotechnology for Science and Health Academy summer program.

Igniting the Spark: High School Scholars Explore Biotech Frontiers at QIAGEN
