AP Biology Students gain valuable experience at Biotechnology company Biogen Idec

This week, Ms. Stang's AP Biology students had the opportunity to conduct DNA analysis in a professional lab environment. Biogen Idec, located in Cambridge, opened its doors to Canton High School students and engaged them in a full-day of experiments. The students returned energized and appreciative of the field trip. For some, it provided them a glimpse into their future work.

About Biogen Idec

(from the company's website)

Through cutting-edge science and medicine, Biogen Idec discovers, develops and delivers to patients worldwide innovative therapies for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, hemophilia and autoimmune disorders. Founded in 1978, we are the world’s oldest independent biotechnology company... Patients worldwide benefit from our leading multiple sclerosis therapies. To our patients, we are the trusted source of vital therapies for multiple sclerosis, such as AVONEX^® and TYSABRI^®. We also discovered RITUXAN^®, the world's most prescribed treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and an effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. 

One group's lab results -- four students' fingerprints for a particular genetic marker on chromosome 1 -- is located below. The additional photos are snapshots of the CHS students conducting their lab work. Photos by Ms. Stang, CHS AP Biology teacher.