Two Delaware Students Advanced to International BioGENEius Challenge in Washington, D.C.

The International BioGENEius Challenge is organized by the Biotechnology Institute, the national organization dedicated to biotechnology education, and sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of the sanofi-aventis Group, a leading global pharmaceutical company, and Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. (J&JPRD), one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies. The local Delaware competition was sponsored by AstraZeneca and the Delaware Biotechnology Institute faculty and staff.

Achille Tenkiang, a junior from the Charter School of Wilmington, was named as one of 10 U.S. finalists to advance to the international competition this week for his research on the effects of nitrate concentration on microbial fuel cells.

Priyen Patel, a junior from Sussex Technical High School, was chosen as the U.S. National BioGENEius Challenge Media Awardee for his work on the most effective filtration of pharmaceuticals in our water supply, and his ability to communicate science effectively. He is participating on a media tour to promote the BioGENEius Challenge and encourage more young scientists to become involved in biotechnology research.

Officials from the state of Delaware congratulate all the finalists and winners of the International BioGENEius Challenge, a competition for high school students who demonstrate an exemplary understanding of biotechnology through science research projects.

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