UW Medical Center Fieldtrip

On Thursday, genetics students visited the University of Washington Medical Center and Health Sciences.  It was a special opportunity for high school students to visit the UW campus and interact with professionals to learn about college and career opportunities in the medical science fields.  Genetics students, juniors and seniors, participated.  Students visited several different labs including labs in genome sciences, health sciences, and cancer research.
Even though the weather was wet and windy, our students persevered walking in the rain, and hoofing it to the appropriate Metro bus stops for the excursion between Ballard and the UW and back again.

Walking through campus whilst on the tour

Waiting for the amazing presentation of the UW Medical Center program offerings.

Creative artwork in the new Foege Hall, Genome Sciences building

Learning about prostate cancer diagnosis. Students are examining histology preps.

We arrived safe and sound back at Ballard High School.  Thank you weather, for the respite and photo opportunity!