DNA fingerprinting, a biotech process, has dramatically improved criminal investigation and forensic medicine. It has also led to significant advances in anthropology and wildlife management.
2011 BioGENEius Testimonials
- The convention was amazing! It was great getting acknowledged by industry professionals! I would definitely continue to participate in the BioGENEius program in the future! The BioGENEius challenge was such an amazing experience. I’d love to come back!
- Achille Tenkiang, Bear, DE, Honorable Mention Winner, 2011 International BioGENEius Challenge
- Without my experience at BioGENEius I would not be as enthusiastic about research as I am today because I would not have realized its importance and scope. The four days I spent at BioGENEius were invaluable and I have made lasting friends because of it.
- Prarthana Dalal, Leawood, KS, 1st place Winner, 2011 International BioGENEius Challenge
- I saw new technology there that I would have refused to believe prior to the event; I realized the future definitely looks bright if science continues its rapid progression.
- Priyen Patel, Seaford, DE, Media Award Winner, 2011 U.S. National BioGENEius Challenge
- My most insightful experience was viewing the vast floor exhibits demonstrating the diversity of biotechnology around the world. . I would highly recommend entering this competition and participating in the BioGENEius program overall. It was a lot of fun!
- David Campeau, Rochester, MN, 3rd Place Winner, 2011 U.S. National BioGENEius Challenge
- The most insightful experience for me was going to the biotechnology convention and seeing all the people who were in attendance and getting the opportunity to meet a lot of them. I would definitely continue to participate in a BioGENEius program in the future!
- Nathan Kondumari, Dyer, IN, 2nd Place Winner, 2011 U.S. National BioGENEius Challenge
- Attending the Biotechnology convention was very eye opening because it showed me all the advancements that were being made in the biotech field and just how global it is. Just by going to the exhibition was overwhelming because so many companies and organizations were there!
- Vander Harris, Conyers, GA, Honorable Mention Winner, 2011 U.S. National BioGENEius Challenge
- It is an intense competition, but the creativity and innovation behind the projects that the student’s research is truly awe-inspiring. If you have a passion for biotechnology or even biomedical sciences and you are willing to dedicate a substantial amount of time to research, go for it! The BioGENEius program is an extremely rewarding one.
- Riley Ennis, Mclean, VA, 2011 U.S. National BioGENEius Challenge Finalist
- I benefitted from competition related awards but have also obtained research internships from visiting corporate booth sponsors at the Bio exhibition, built bonds with peers, and learned new aspects of science not taught in traditional curriculum.
- Sagar Rambhia, Muttontown, NY, Honorable Mention Winner, 2011 International BioGENEius Challenge
