Think Like a Cancer Scientist Virtual Summer Program
June 22 - 26, 3pm - 5pm each day via Zoom.
This one-week, immersive, academically engaging summer program is designed for rising 10th - 12th grade high school students interested in science, medicine, and public health.
- 10th – 12th grade high school students
- Have had at least one biology class
- Interest in a career in science and/or medicine
- Interest in learning about cancer research, care, and prevention
- Access to a computer and the internet and ability to log on to a Zoom meeting
- Available to attend a virtual class for approximately 2 hours/day for one week
Day 1: How We Fight Cancer: Science, Doctors, and Discovery
Day 2: From Data to Discovery: Understanding Cancer Research Studies
Day 3: Think Like a Cancer Doctor: Making the Treatment Decision - Mock Tumor Board
Day 4: The Power of Prevention: How We Lower Cancer Risk
Day 5: The Future of Cancer Treatment - The newest cancer research and treatments by UCSF scientists
Overall Goal: By the end of the program, learners will understand and apply foundational concepts of cancer research, clinical care, and prevention to explain how scientific evidence and teamwork contribute to cancer care and innovation.
Daily Goals:
- Day 1: Learners will develop a foundational understanding of cancer research methodologies and the roles of healthcare professionals involved in cancer care
- Day 2: Learners will apply knowledge of cancer care roles to participate in collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment planning
- Day 3: Learners will analyze and interpret scientific literature to evaluate cancer research findings
- Day 4: Learners will explore and explain the impact of cancer risk and prevention strategies
- Day 5: Learners will explore and explain the impact of emerging innovation in cancer research and care
Students who attend each day of the program will receive a certificate of completion from the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Questions? Please email Jennifer Seuferer