Invent at Seattle Children’s Scholars Program
The Invent at Seattle Children’s Scholars Program support the next generation of leaders in translational medicine. Designed for exceptional early-career scientists and clinicians, Invent provides rigorous training, personalized mentorship, advanced biotech infrastructure and dedicated funding to accelerate the development of innovative therapies for children and young adults.
Two Complementary Pathways Driving Pediatric Innovation
Together, these tracks create a uniquely powerful ecosystem where discovery, clinical need, and on-site therapeutic development come together — advancing new treatments for children faster and more effectively.
Meet Our Scholars
The Invent at Seattle Children’s Postdoctoral Scholars Program supports talented young scientists who are addressing the challenge of curing pediatric diseases by providing them with extensive education, mentorship, biotech infrastructure and financial resources. Learn more about this unique program and how to apply.
Meet Stephen
Stephen Carney, PhD, is a postdoctoral scholar whose passion for science began with a curiosity about cellular behavior – how cells respond to changes and the processes that lead to cancer.
Meet Elzani and Natasha
Infectious disease research isn’t just about test tubes and datasets — it’s about relationships. Drs. Elzani van Zyl and Natasha Bourgeois are finding that supportive community as Invent at Seattle Children’s scholars.
Meet Jeffrey
Originally from Ghana, Jeffrey Amoako Mensah, PhD, joined the Invent at Seattle Children's scholars program to further his research in investigating innovative therapies for childhood neurological diseases, including epilepsy.
Meet Akinsola
Akinsola Oyelakin, PhD, is an Invent at Seattle Children’s scholar working to develop a drug to help prevent the progression of schizophrenia.