Students interested in summer research in any area of biomedical science, chemistry, bioengineering or chemical engineering are encouraged to apply. Students will be paired with a UCLA faculty mentor if the student does not already have a mentor at UCLA.

In addition to working full time in the laboratory for 10 weeks, the program features:

• Weekly luncheons where students can meet and discuss science with invited faculty speakers
• Weekly workshops on such topics as applying to graduate school, how to write a personal statement and how to give a research presentation
• You will receive mentorship by UCLA Faculty Dr. Beth Lazazzera and Dr. Tama Hasson
• Biotechnology Symposium sponsored by the Amgen Corporation held in Los Angeles
• GRE test preparation
• Access to UCLA campus facilities
• Social events to network with other summer researchers