In recognition of the growing need to nurture and train the next generation of researchers, the Hepatitis B Foundation is recruiting talented high schools students to consider careers in scientific and public health research. This year we offered science awards to graduating high school seniors and piloted a summer enrichment program.

High School Science Awards
Hepatitis B Foundation Science Awards were presented in June to three graduating high school seniors who will pursue scientific studies in college. Chelsea Dolan of Central Bucks South High School (right) receives her award from Donna Mayer, HBF Outreach Coordinator. Not pictured: Katharine Russell of Central Bucks East and Christine Schultheiss of Central Bucks West (June 2007).

High School Science Program
A High School Science Enrichment Program was piloted by the HBF this summer in collaboration with the Central Bucks School District for talented students interested in gaining hands-on research experience and learning about biotechnology and public health in the context of hepatitis B and liver cancer. “My two-week experience gave me a more accurate view of how real labs function and how scientists do their work, and will be very useful for me in college and ultimately in my career choice,” said Matt Mudalel.