SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAMS

The University of Texas components associated with GSBS offer three summer programs which provide research opportunities to undergraduate students. These programs consist of hands-on research experience under the supervision of faculty sponsors. The summer experiences are designed to allow participants to assess career opportunities in a broad range of basic science and clinical research areas.

The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston Summer Research Program

This summer research program offers research opportunities to undergraduate students with a strong interest in pursuing a PhD degree following the completion of their bachelor's degree. Information and application can be obtained at the website or from:

Dr. Victoria Knutson
GSBS
6767 Bertner, Suite 3.8344
Houston, TX 77030

Telephone: 713.500.9860
Email: Victoria.P.Knutson@uth.tmc.edu
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Summer Research Program

Information and applications can be obtained from:

Ms. Jimmie Pope
Educational Programs
The University of Texas-Houston Medical School
P.O. Box 20708
Houston, TX 77225-0708

Telephone: 713.650.5334
E-mail: Jimmie.L.Pope@uth.tmc.edu
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The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Summer Program for College Students

This program offers research opportunities in an environment committed to the understanding and cure of cancer and its allied diseases. Information and applications can be obtained from:

Dr. Michael Ahearn
Office of Academic Affairs
The University of Texas
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Box 240
Houston, TX 77030

T elephone: 713.745.1205
E-mail: mahearn@notes.mdacc.tmc.edu
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The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Science Park Summer Research Program

Located in Buescher State Park, Smithville, Texas (20 miles east of Austin), this program provides the opportunity to work on a wide range of research projects involving the impact of environmental and genetic factors on molecular pathways of cancer cause and prevention. Information and applications can be obtained from:

Dr. Robin Fuchs-Young
Department of Carcinogenesis
The University of Texas
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Science Park/Research Division
P.O. Box 389
Smithville, TX 78957

Telephone: 512.237.0547
E-mail: rofy@mdanderson.org
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