Career Profile: Research Assistant Sandra Bustamante

Hear how a research assistant got her start in biotechnology — Sandra fell in love with science during her certificate program in Boston, Massachusetts. The video details not only Sandra's cutting-edge research work — using nanotechnology, rather than needles, to deliver vaccines — but also the qualities she has demonstrated that have helped her excel in her field. This video is available in English and Spanish with closed captions. CREDITS: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/credits/biot09.biotech.car.sandra/ LICENSE: https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/help/full-license-for-section-3c-of-terms-of-use-download-and-share/

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