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Students find summer training opportunities close to home

by Deborah Robison on July 29, 2011 at 5:42 am | 3 Comments
A few of Sanford-Burnham at Lake Nona's high school and college interns (L-R): Rosemary Persaud (University of Florida), Stefanie Raghunandan (University Of Flordia), Giavanna Rivera-Mohammed (Rice University), Mihir Tak (Trinity Preparatory School), Tofunmi Oshodi, (Cypress High), Alexa Roth (University of Florida)

A few of Sanford-Burnham at Lake Nona's high school and college interns (L-R): Rosemary Persaud (University of Florida), Stefanie Raghunandan (University Of Flordia), Giavanna Rivera-Mohammed (Rice University), Mihir Tak (Trinity Preparatory School), Tofunmi Oshodi, (Cypress High), Alexa Roth (University of Florida)

High-achieving students from Rice University, Yale University, University of Florida and MIT returned to their homes in Orlando this summer to find training opportunities not previously available prior to Sanford-Burnham’s opening at Lake Nona in Medical City. For those hoping to become future scientists, summer is a time to land a coveted internship to study advanced sciences and work with practicing professionals.

Choosing lab time over beach time, a number of college and high school students are working alongside Sanford-Burnham researchers and learning about the daily realities of medical research. These scientists of tomorrow are gaining hands-on experience assisting in biology, chemistry, and histology labs. Some are participating in the search for biomarkers that may one day help clinicians diagnose a disease, while others are learning how to prepare slides of cells so that scientists can investigate cancer. These interns are mentored and exposed to the thrill of discovery; they also learn that patience and determination are required to pursue a career in science. For some who were unaware of the variety of career opportunities available in the life sciences, a summer spent in the lab helps to shape their future career choice.

For more blog posts about student research experiences at Sanford-Burnham, read:
An experience to last a lifetime
Students in Lab Coats
Welcome to “MeD Camp”

Tags: community, internship, Lake Nona

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3 Comments

  1. Ahmad Abbasi says:
    June 18, 2012 at 12:17 am

    How can I join your Internship program

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    • Heather Buschman says:
      June 20, 2012 at 11:20 am

      Hi Ahmad,

      We don’t have a formal internship program at our La Jolla campus (other than a special partnership with The Preuss School UCSD), but every year high school and college students do spend time in our labs. Please visit our list of faculty members and select a few you might be interested in working with. Then you should contact those people directly to inquire about possible internship opportunities. Please note that some of our faculty members are located in Orlando.

      Faculty members: http://www.sanfordburnham.org/talent/Pages/home.aspx

      Cheers,
      Heather

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  2. SUBIN KURIAN says:
    January 30, 2012 at 2:11 am

    MY NAME IS SUBIN KURIAN FROM INDIA. I AM SPINAL MUSCULR ATHROPHYA[SMA] PATIENT.NOT TREATMENT IN INDIA. ANY BETTER MEDICINE TO UK

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