Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Description of Booth: 

We will have a mechanical lung on display where participants can learn more about Cystic Fibrosis and what it is doing to the human body. Participants will have the chance to build a set of lungs using a plastic cup and balloons. We will also have DNA origami that participants can build. We will also show DNA extraction of a strawberry all while providing instructions for participants to follow at home.

Target Audience: 
Pre-K / Families / Grade School / Middle School
Topics Presented: 
Biology / Biotech / Engineering / Microbiology
Spanish Speaker Provided: 
No

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