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Cancer Biology

Summer High School Cancer Biology Program

Program Director: Dr. Rina Kapoor · MD Anderson
Houston, TXIn-personOpen to students

Research overview

A 6-week structured summer program pairing high school students with cancer biology mentors, including safety training, a mini-project, and a final poster session.

Methods
Cell cultureMicroscopyJournal club
Keywords
High schoolSummerCancerCohort

Why this may fit you

  • Strong interest overlap with your saved topics
  • Beginner-friendly roles reported
  • Located within commuting distance
  • Relevant to your stated goal
  • Structured undergraduate onboarding

Potential considerations

Worth asking about
  • Application deadline: February
  • Stipend included

Suggested questions to ask

  • What would a typical week look like for an undergraduate in this lab?
  • Who would supervise me day to day?
  • What training is provided before students begin?
  • What is the expected weekly time commitment?
  • Are there opportunities to contribute to posters, abstracts, or presentations?
  • Is the lab currently accepting students for the upcoming semester?

Mentorship Fit Profile

Undergraduate experience
Program mentors 30 high schoolers annually
Supervision style
Structured cohort with assigned mentors
Lab size
Program-wide
Onboarding
Week-long safety and lab basics training
Role types
Mini-project, Shadowing, Poster
Typical commitment
Full-time, 6 weeks
Environment
Cohort-based
Best for
High school students exploring lab science

Mentorship experiences vary by project, supervisor, and student needs. LabCompass presents structured information to help students ask better questions before committing.