Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE)
of the Cancer Therapy and Research Institute
A research experience for local undergraduate students and
high school students from the Northside District
The Cancer Therapy & Research Center of UTHSCSA is a National Cancer Institute designated cancer center that has a new program for high school and undergraduate students in the San Antonio area. This minority undergraduate summer program is eight weeks long (June 4 to July 27, 2012). The CTRC has faculty members who work across all schools at the Health Science Center. These investigators so 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.
High School Students: Program Flyer
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Targets high school students in their junior and senior years
February 1, 2012 deadline
Student Application
Teacher Recommendation Form
Local Undergraduate Students: Program Flyer
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Targets students after the freshman year and beyond
Apply Online
March 1, 2012 deadline
One letter of recommendation
Unofficial transcript
Paragraph on research interest
Statement of career goals
Contact: Susan Naylor, Ph.D., 210-567-3842
Faculty Participating in all Programs: