A two-week virtual learning opportunity for undergraduate students to learn about foundational concepts and careers in cancer genomics and the impact of genomics on cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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These free summer programs offered by The Jackson Laboratory are designed for undergraduate students who are enrolled at two- or four-year colleges or universities in the United States and have completed at least one year of study.
A structured learning opportunity to engage with biomedical researchers and clinicians through live sessions, asynchronous activities, and a required inquiry project.
A structured learning opportunity to engage with biomedical researchers and clinicians through live sessions, asynchronous activities, and a required inquiry project.
A flexible option to learn from biomedical experts with optional asynchronous engagements to deepen your understanding of cancer genomics.
How much time will the Virtual Cancer Genomics programs take?
The Summer Institute will be approximately 15-20 hours over the span of two weeks, whereas the Short Course will be 6-10 hours. Please consider this when choosing which program to sign up for.
What are the differences between the Summer Institutes and the Short Course?
The Summer Institute is application-based, requires live attendance and the completion of an inquiry project, and will take about 15-20 hours. Participants who successfully complete the Institute will receive a JAX Digital Badge issued through Credly. The Short Course offers more flexibility for learners to choose their level of engagement. In addition to attending live sessions, learners will have the option to engage with the content and interact with JAX staff and their peers more deeply via asynchronous activities and discussion boards. Participants who successfully complete all required elements of the Short Course (approximately 6-10 hours) will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Who should apply for the Summer Institute?
The Summer Institute is intended for two- and four-year college students interested in engaging more deeply with cancer genomics and its application to clinical care by completing an inquiry project. The inquiry project involves working within a group to conduct web-based research, delivering a short presentation of the project at the end of the course, and requires 15-20 hours of your time. Therefore, we encourage students to apply to the Summer Institute who have time to dedicate to this course. We suggest registering for the Short Course if more flexibility is needed due to summer commitments.
Do I need to know how to code for the Summer Institute?
No. While this course focuses on research approaches in the field of cancer genomics and the applications of genomics in clinical care, it does not require the ability to code. The inquiry project is web-based and is approachable to any student who has taken introductory college biology.
When are the application deadlines?
Students interested in participating in the Summer Institute must apply by May 1, 2025. Those interested in the Short Course must register by July 1, 2025.
When will I know if I have been admitted to the Summer Institute?
Participants will be notified by June 1st via email.
"The course provided a solid foundation in how genomic information can be used in clinical settings, which is directly applicable to my future career."
2024 Course Partcipant
"This course was incredible. It gave me a head start on my senior classes, especially since I am interested in pursuing cancer genomics research after college."
2024 Course Participant
"The real-world applications and cutting-edge research discussed made the content engaging and relevant to my career goals."
2024 Course Participant
“The guest speakers offered important insight into how my degree will contribute to my career goals through the skills and insight on display.”
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