Computational Biology Research Camp
miRcore, a non-profit educational organization, runs a research training experience for academically motivated 8th – 12th grade students interested in computer science, math, natural sciences, and medicine, for an opportunity to learn about the role of genomics in disease. Students will learn how to perform computational biology research using clinical data to identify genes related to certain diseases. A separate basic genomics session will be given to accommodate students who may not have taken first year high school biology.
- Expose high school students to career opportunities in biomedicine through hands-on experience in computational genomics, preparing them for the emerging era of medical genomics, when all clinicians must be well-acquainted with genetic discoveries, technologies, and applications.
- Give research opportunities to 8th-12th grade students beyond the school setting.
- Identify future Genes In Diseases And Symptoms (GIDAS) club leaders.
Students with camp certificates will be qualified to become miRcore volunteers. Each school year, high school volunteers choose a disease of focus for the year, collaborate with similar level students to research the disease, and lead a school GIDAS club.
2024 Scripps Research In-person Camp
Please note that there are both in-person and virtual options for participation.
For any questions, please refer to the camp website or contact the program director via email.