Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Booth Description: 

Visitors will have the opportunity to construct a lung model and learn about the respiratory system and how the lungs function. Visitors will also be able to make some fake mucous (aka slime) and learn why this sticky mucous clogs the lungs. Scientists will demonstrate how Cl- channels work and everyone will have the chance at winning their very own Cl- ball.

Age Groups Targeted: 

Pre-K / Grade School / Middle School / High School / College and Beyond (21+)

Topics Presented: 

Biology / Biotech