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UCSF's Graduate Division is looking to the future. As the force behind the UCSF Summer Research Training Program—which provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to conduct research in the biological, biomedical, and behavioral sciences—the Division is seeking to prepare students for graduate study and research careers in the health sciences.
Now, the Amgen Foundation has become a vital partner in this effort. A $1 million grant from Amgen will provide 25 undergraduate students each year for four years the chance to engage in the hands-on Summer Research Training Program at UCSF.
"This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to gain fundamental research skills, learn more about the scientific discovery process, and network with peers and top scientists," says Patricia Calarco, PhD, interim dean of the Graduate Division at UCSF. "We hope it will encourage them to pursue an advanced degree in science and a science career."
The Amgen Scholars will participate in research projects and scientific seminars exploring such areas as molecular genetics, neuroscience, chemical biology, and bioinformatics. They will be matched with faculty mentors and, under their guidance, complete a project and present their findings at the conclusion of the program. In addition to carrying out work in the laboratory, participants will attend workshops focused on the sciences, how to prepare for graduate school, and the experiences they can expect to have in science. At the close of the summer they will meet with other Amgen Scholars from around the nation.
"UCSF is one of the nation's premier universities," says Jean Lim, president of Amgen Foundation, "and we are very pleased to provide young, aspiring students with the opportunity to benefit from the Summer Research Training Program. We believe we have a responsibility to inspire and prepare the next generation of scientists."
For more information about the UCSF Graduate Division, the UCSF Summer Research Training Program, or Amgen Scholars, contact David Madson at 415/514-0590 or dmadson@support.ucsf.edu.
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