B-SURE
      Biomedical Summer Undergraduate
                 Research Experience
                            for Non-Biology Majors

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
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2008 UTHSCSA B-SURE program description

Biomedical Summer
Undergraduate
Research Experience
(B-SURE)
for NON-BIOLOGY Majors

http://b-sure.uthscsa.edu

Crystallographic investigation of the self association of mutant superoxide dismutatase proposed to induce amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
(John Hart Lab, Department of Biochemistry).

GSBS
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Invites Non-Biology Sophomores and Juniors with an interest in the Life  Sciences to participate in a Summer Research Experience with any of 20-30 Biomedical Research Faculty at:


  UTHSCSA

  The University of Texas Health Science Center
       at San Antonio

from early June to mid August.

Earn while you Learn at B-SURE
generous support is offered ($3,000-$4,000)
 

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR 2008:
Friday, March 14
(The deadline has been extended to the 31st of March.)

The program will primarily focus on an in-depth research experience in a host lab where the candidate will work on their own defined research project in collaboration with post-docs and graduate students trained in various biomedical fields.

There will also be several enrichment experiences incorporated into the program, including:

Short courses on current topics in biotechnology and biomedical applications.
 
A seminar series geared toward career opportunities.
 
Field trips to local research facilities that illustrate the multiple applications of biomedical research.

In situ hybridization of Drosophila embryos
(Donald G. McEwen Lab, Children's Cancer Research Institute,
Department of Biochemistry)

Program Duration

The program runs for ten weeks (early June through mid August) during which time you will be required to devote full time to the program.

Program Support

Students in the program will receive a salary of at least $3000 with additional allowance for travel and housing costs for non local students.

 

 GSBS
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (Departments of Biochemistry, Cellular and Structural Biology, Microbiology and Immunology, Molecular Medicine, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Radiology) is sponsoring a 10 week, federally funded, summer program.

The Program (B-SURE)
This program offers summer support to students currently in engineering, mathematics, computer, physical, or chemical science tracks to explore the wealth of opportunities provided in the biomedical sciences.  Candidates may choose to work with any of the approximately thirty mentors in eight departments within the Health Science Center.  The research areas represented among the mentors of the program include:

Mechanisms of pathogenesis
Cell biology of inter- and intra-cellular signaling mechanisms
Biophysics of ion channels
Structural analysis of macromolecules
Biophysical analysis of molecular interactions
Enzymatic mechanisms, kinetics and regulation
Genomic structure and evolution


Modulation of potassium and calcium channels in SCG neurons
(Mark Shapiro Lab, Department of Physiology).


The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio main campus
 

How do you know if this program is for you?

If your responses to the following questions are "yes", then this Summer Program could benefit you.
Are you a sophomore/junior majoring in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or Engineering?

 
Have you ever thought about combining the knowledge you have gained in your major with any of the many areas of Biomedical Science?
 
Would you like to have some research experience in the Biomedical Sciences?
 
Would you like to earn $$$ while learning more about potential applications in your career?
To apply, please follow the instructions on the application form. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status to be accepted. Application materials may be sent by e-mail, FAX, or mail to the Program Administrator, Lisa Gonzales

2008 DEADLINE: MARCH 14th

It is the policy of the Health Science Center to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, citizenship or veteran status.  Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.