About
The Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) is an international education program funded by the Amgen Foundation. As an Affiliate Site, ABE-San Diego is supported by New England BioLabs, EmbiTec MiniOne, the California CCAP STEM Pathways Academy Grant, the Defense STEM Education Consortium supported by DoD STEM, Mt. San Jacinto College, San Diego Miramar College, Biocom California Institute, and others.
San Diego Site Co-Director & Coordinator
Tracey Milani, Ph.D.
Tracey is the coordinator and lab technician for the Amgen Biotechnology Experience – San Diego and an adjunct faculty member in Biotechnology at San Diego Miramar College. Additionally, she is an adjunct faculty member in Nutrition at San Diego Mesa College and a science teacher at Torah High School. She especially enjoys providing high school students with opportunities to learn transferable skills and earn college credit before high school graduation.
Tracey earned her Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from The University of Texas at Austin and her B.S. in Biology from UC San Diego. When not working, she spends time with her husband, son, and dog (Penny). She also practices yoga, archery, and loves to travel.
San Diego Site Co-Director & Lab Technician
Trish Willy, Ph.D.
Trish is returning to the ABE-San Diego team, bringing with her years of experience with ABE-San Diego, teaching Biotechnology, and working in the biotech industry.