Cancer Medicine Construction

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Did you know scientists invent new medicines?

Join us on a pharmacology mission where we step into the shoes of scientists working to improve medicine for diseases like cancer! Explore the design of molecules that specifically target cancer cells and avoid damage to healthy cells. Design your treatment and then put it to the test, just like scientists in the lab!

Time

Ages 7-12: 8 am PT • 9 am MT • 10 am CT • 11 am ET • 12 pm AT
Ages 13-17: 10 am PT • 11 am MT • 12 pm CT • 1 pm ET • 2 pm AT

Materials and Preparation

7-12-Year-Olds Session:

6 paper or plastic cups (any size)
About 15 buttons (or pom-poms, cotton balls, crumpled paper, mini marshmallows)
1 clothespin (the kind that pinches)
A marker (Sharpie) to draw on the cups

13-17-Year-Olds Session:

10 paper or plastic cups (any size)
About 15 buttons (or pom-poms, cotton balls, crumpled paper, mini marshmallows)
1 clothespin (the kind that pinches)
2-3 pipe cleaners (string, a twist tie, or tape also work)
A marker (Sharpie) to draw on the cups

Meet the Expert

Natasja Nielsen Viller, PhD

Natasja Nielsen Viller is a translational immunologist with more than 15 years of experience advancing novel therapies from discovery through early clinical development. She’s currently Senior Director of Translational Medicine at Kivu Bioscience, where she helps guide the development of next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for patients with cancer.

Beyond her work in drug development, Natasja is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists. She’s a strong advocate for girls and young women in STEM and is passionate about encouraging young people to pursue careers in STEM through mentorship, outreach and hands-on learning experiences.

This programming was developed by Dr. Natasja Viller, Mikaela Moore, and Sydney Brooks.

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