A summer program for undergraduates to apply computer science to cancer research.
MSK Computational Biology Summer Program
This summer program invites 15 college students studying computer science and math to dive into cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where they'll learn from experts and use their skills to help understand cancer better while also preparing for future careers in this exciting field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10934867 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The MSK Computational Biology Summer Program offers a unique opportunity for 15 undergraduate students in computer science and applied mathematics to engage in cancer research. Participants will work closely with experienced mentors at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, applying their computational skills to both laboratory and clinical research focused on cancer. Throughout the 10-week program, students will attend lectures, participate in journal clubs, and present their findings in a capstone showcase. This immersive experience aims to enhance their understanding of cancer biology and inspire future careers in computational biology.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are undergraduate students majoring in computer science or applied mathematics with an interest in cancer research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergraduate students or who do not have a background in computer science or mathematics may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could cultivate a new generation of computational biologists who contribute to advancements in cancer treatment and research.
How similar studies have performed: Similar educational programs have successfully increased student engagement in biomedical research and have led to advancements in cancer biology.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berger, Michael F. — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Berger, Michael F.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.