Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE)
of the Cancer Therapy and Research Center
A research experience for local undergraduate students
The Cancer Therapy & Research Center of UTHSCSA is a National Cancer Institute designated cancer center that has a new program for undergraduate students in the San Antonio area. This minority undergraduate summer program is eight weeks long (June 3, 2013 to July 26, 2013). The CTRC has faculty members who work across all schools at the Health Science Center. These investigators do research ranging from molecular analysis of tumors to translational research offering a variety of experiences in the different approaches to the study of cancer. Participating faculty are listed below. Students will be paid hourly wages for participating in this program.
Local Undergraduate Students:
- Targets students after the freshman year and beyond
- Deadline March 1, 2013
- One letter of recommendation (email to Donna Navarro)
- Unofficial transcript
- Paragraph on research interest
- Statement of career goals
- Housing NOT provided
Contact: Babatunde O. Oyajobi, Ph.D., 210-567-0909
Faculty Participating in all Programs: