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Boston Doctor Brings Hidden Talent To The Sciences With Careers Program

Dr. Reede is a pediatrician and was inspired to start BSCP 33 years ago after attending a conference bringing students of color together.

(Paul Burton, CBS Boston)

October 16, 2024

BOSTON - Helping a diverse group of students find their way in the sciences, Dr. Joan Reede has changed thousands of lives with the Biomedical Science Careers Program (BSCP).

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"It is all about identifying talent, nurturing that talent and then helping that talent achieve whatever they think success is," Dr. Reede said.

Dr. Reede is a pediatrician and was inspired to start BSCP 33 years ago after attending a conference bringing students of color together to further their education.

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Dr. Reede chats with students in BSCP. These Boston-area students are finding the tools they need to enter the sciences/CBS Boston

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