2023 Virtual Computational Biology Research Camps
This camp is for students interested in math, science, medicine, and computation. The camp will focus on the role of genome and transcriptome in diseases and symptoms and guide students in performing computational biology research using patient RNA expression data to identify RNA biomarkers related to certain diseases. If you have not taken first-year high school biology, we expect you to study the basic transcription and translation process using materials that we provide before the camp.
miRcore volunteer program research is based on the CB camp materials, so we highly recommend taking this camp if you want to become a miRcore volunteer and lead or otherwise participate in a school club GIDAS (Genes in Diseases and Symptoms).
On day 1, each small group will determine a disease of focus for which they will work to identify either novel diagnostics or treatment options. Their research tools will be those currently used by scientists. This approach is different from conventional high school education as there are no right answers, only uncertain but logical exploration towards new findings.
| CB Camps | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | June 12 – June 16, 2023 | 9 am – 4 pm (Central Time) |
| Newly-Added Session | June 26 – June 30, 2023 | 9 am – 4 pm (Central Time) |
| Session 2 | July 24 – July 28, 2023 | 9 am – 4 pm (Central Time) |
For the in-person camps at the Univeristy of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI or Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA, please visit HERE.
For more computationally-intensive research including programming, we offer Biotechnology Sequencing Camp (Linux shell script) and R Programming Research Camp.
LOCATION: Online
INTENDED AUDIENCE: Academically motivated current (2022-23) high school and incoming 9th grade students interested in computers, math, science, and medicine.
FEE: $670 (without miRcore volunteer membership) OR $770 (including one-year miRcore volunteer membership $300 value)
Two camps: $1,350 (one-year miRcore volunteer membership is included for all campers)
Three camps: $1,910 (including one-year miRcore volunteer membership)
After reviewing your essay in the registration form, we will inform you regarding acceptance within 7-10 business days. If accepted, you will be sent payment options. Limited partial scholarships are available for financially-challenged students such as those in a free or reduced lunch program. Proof of income is required.
A computer with internet connection is required to join the online camp.
REGISTRATION FEE: $50 (your registration is finalized after the fee is received).
Students with miRcore membership and camp certificates will be qualified to become miRcore volunteers. Students in the high school volunteer program, which runs throughout the school year, determine a disease of focus for the year, collaborate with similar level students in researching the disease, and found/lead a school club GIDAS (pronounced guide-us; Genes in Diseases and Symptoms). Out-of-state students can join the volunteer meetings through an online meeting platform.
Camp Overview
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theme | Genes in Diseases | Gene Expression | Statistics and Biology | Gene Networks | Social Impact |
| Focus |
Personalized medicine and DNA |
RNA and Microarrays |
T-test and Gene Ontology |
Protein functions and Pathways | Molecular Functions and Diseases |
| Goal | Initial group presentations on a disease of choice | Determining a dataset for group research | Identifying RNA biomarkers in a disease | Identifying biological functions to focus on |
Final group presentations PARENTS INVITED |
Refund Policy
The $100 administrative fee will not be refunded once the camp application is accepted.
If a student withdraws, the camp fee paid minus the administrative fee will be refunded if we are notified by April 30, 2023.
If a student withdraws between April 30, 2023 and three weeks before the camp starting date, we will refund 50 percent of the camp fee paid.
No refund will be given after three weeks before the camp starting date.
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