BioBridge for Rising 9th-graders
BioBridge is a week-long course offered twice during the summer that provides hands-on experiences covering the principles of cellular and molecular biology and genetics using biotechnology and hands-on laboratory techniques. Students will get a head-start on 9th-grade biology content in the context of cancer research. Students will learn about the fundamentals of cancer from UAB Pathologists, undergraduate students, and world-renowned researchers.
- Get a head-start on 9th-grade biology
- Covering cellular and molecular biology
- Hands-on laboratory techniques
- Get a chance to interact with world-renowned UAB Scientist
CORD offers summer research experiences for rising high school freshmen. The Summer Science Institute- BioBridge (SSI-BioBridge) focuses on building the next generation of scientists. SSI-BioBridge is sponsored by
- UAB Center for Community OutReach Development (CORD)
- The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB
- The National Cancer Institute (NCI)
In the news!!
UAB RACE21 students teach lab techniques to ninth graders in central Alabama - News | UAB
O’Neal Cancer Center sponsors cancer biology workshops for rising high schoolers in surrounding school systems - O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center | UAB
UAB Pathology Residents Give Back by Teaching - School of Medicine - Pathology | UAB
Summer program teaches cell mechanics to high school students - School of Engineering | UAB
See a few highlights from last year’s camp!
For More Information
Please contact Michelle Johnson via e-mail at msjohnson@uab.edu or via phone at 975-5120.
Applications and payment can also be sent to:
UAB-CORD
c/o BioBridge
933 19th Street South
CH19- room 503
Birmingham, AL 35294