The Perelman School of Medicine’s Cancer Biology (CBIO) Program welcomes applications from Philadelphia students currently in 9th, 10th, and 11th grades to the 2024 CBIO Summer Camp at the University of Pennsylvania.
Led by Dr. Donita Brady, CBIO Summer Camp will bring 10 students on campus to experience a full week of intensive hands-on laboratory research as they examine how nutrients can affect fruit fly development. With instruction and equipment from eCLOSE Institute, campers will learn laboratory skills like preparation of solutions, micro-pipetting, and fly sorting as they work with USB-C camera scopes to capture data. Campers will prepare end-of-week poster presentations to display their data and discuss the implications of their results for the impact of diet on healthy and cancerous cells. Faculty and CBIO graduate students, along with eCLOSE staff, will facilitate each day’s activities, giving campers the opportunity to experience independent lab work and collaboration -- just like a real scientist!
Program Information
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| Dates |
Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 2, 2024 |
| Time |
10am – 3pm
Lunch will be provided.
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| Location |
University of Pennsylvania
Biomedical Research Building
421 Curie Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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| Getting to camp |
SEPTA tickets will be provided upon request. |
| Eligibility |
School District of Philadelphia (public or charter) students currently in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade. |
| Number of slots |
10 students will be accepted. |
| Cost |
There is no cost. Students will receive a $250 stipend. |
| Application |
Application is required, including an essay and teacher recommendation.
Application deadline: April 3, 2024
Applicants will be notified of selection by May 15, 2024
APPLY HERE: https://redcap.link/CBIOSummerCamp2024
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FAQs
1. Can I still apply if…
- I do not go to school in Philadelphia?
No, this program is offered to students in Philadelphia public and charter schools.
- I am going into 9th grade?
No, students must be entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade during 2024-2025 school year.
- I will be graduating from high school this year?
No, students must be entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade during 2024-2025 school year.
- I will have to miss a day or miss part of a day?
No, students must commit to full day attendance all 5 days of camp.
2. Will this program help me get into UPenn? Participation in CBIO Summer Camp does not guarantee admission to another Penn program. However, this camp experience makes a great addition to any resume.
3. How are stipends awarded? The Cancer Biology Program at UPenn will award each participant a $250 stipend upon successful completion of camp week in the form of a prepaid virtual Mastercard.
Program Contact
Please send questions or requests for accommodations in completing the application to:
Rebecca Fairchild, M.Ed.,
Education Coordinator, Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC)
Abramson Cancer Center | UPenn