In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Amgen's Margaret Chu-Moyer, vice president of Research, talks about her journey to a career in science, from growing up in Southern California in a traditional Chinese household with parents who instilled a strong work ethic to the impact of multiple mentors to now leading a team at Amgen that is making a difference for patients. Watch as she shares her story.
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Amgen's Margaret Chu-Moyer (pictured far right) with family members.