Alumni – Page 4 – Amgen Scholars

Karen Zhang

Paoli, PA

“The collaborative side of science is not always well advertised, but talking to scientists in industry as well as academia has shown me that research does not have to be a one person endeavor.”

Timothy Chai

Saratoga, CA

“The Amgen Scholars Program’s done a spectacular job of putting together a well-rounded group of people.”

Milica Vunjak

Belgrade, Serbia

“This was a great opportunity for me to see if I was capable of doing independent research as I would need to for a Ph.D.”

Oarteze Hunter

Los Angeles, CA

“Being in the presence of these big professors and doctors and having the chance to dialogue with them has been really inspiring.”

Reem Abdel-Haq

Simi Valley, CA

“Ultimately, I’d like to create affordable therapies for people, especially in less developed countries with inefficient healthcare systems.”

Alex Bates

London, UK

“The Amgen Scholars Program has been the biggest and most immersive scientific experience I have had in my life.”

Hildigunnur Anna Hall

Reykjavik, Iceland

“I had never had any lab experience before and at my university we don’t get many opportunities to work in research.”

Imaani Easthausen

Annandale-on-Hudson, NY

“It’s really cool to be in an environment to conduct research with other undergrads.”

Bayardo Garay

San Francisco, CA

“I would ultimately like to end up running my own lab at a leading research university close to a hospital where I can see patients.”

Alicia Romero

Oxnard, CA

“I’ve learned there is no set path that says what success is, as long as you’re doing something you love and not giving up.”

Randy Cuevas

Bronx, NY

“The most rewarding part is feeling like a scientist.”

Hannah (Hyun Ji) Park

New York, NY

“I think that interacting with other students at visiting schools has given me exposure to a variety of thinking.”