The program offers a unique one-on-one mentorship with Winship physicians or lab-based researchers, providing an immersive and hands-on cancer research experience at Georgia's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The Winship Cancer Institute Summer Scholars Research Program is a six-week immersive internship designed for high school seniors interested in cancer research. Participants are paired one-on-one with a Winship physician or lab-based researcher, conducting hands-on research in an active laboratory setting. The program emphasizes practical skills in laboratory work, data collection, analysis, and presentation. Students gain exposure to various aspects of cancer research, including basic, translational, and clinical science, tumor biology, imaging, immunotherapy, and treatment response. The program also includes field trips to relevant sites like the Emory Proton Therapy Center, roundtable discussions with cancer survivors, and faculty-led lectures on cancer biology and career paths in oncology. The experience culminates in a symposium where students present their research findings through scientific talks and posters, fostering scientific communication skills and inspiring future careers in cancer research.
Students work a typical schedule, approximately 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., alongside their assigned research team at Winship, conducting hands-on laboratory or computational work and participating in various educational activities.
This program is ideal for rising or graduating high school seniors who are at least 16 years old by the program start date and have a strong interest in pursuing careers in cancer research or oncology.
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
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