The Need

The Need

Each year more than 14 million people die of infectious diseases worldwide. To put this number into perspective the population of Washington State is 5.9 million. Many of these deaths could be prevented with the development of new vaccines, drugs or a diagnostics.

BioQuest teens are already contributing to advancing global health—in college and beyond. Discover how fellow teens have followed their dreams, making a difference in the lives of many people around the world.

Catherine traveled to Belize and Ecuador to shadow doctors in hospitals and clinics.

Jacob changed the lives of many in Haiti after the hurricanes.

Rahul provided thousands of children in Iraq the school materials.

Tavis made a difference in Uganda.

Sarah has been working at Seattle Biomedical Research Institute for the past 3 years, has published her work and traveled to Central America.

Laura helped children in Papua NewGuinea by teaching elementary school kids.

Sewa worked with youth in the Dominican Republic.