Neurocamp is a free, eight-day summer program hosted by the UCLA Brain Research Institute that immerses 30 selected high school students in the science of the brain. Participants gain hands-on experience in molecular neurobiology, neurophysiology, and neuroanatomy through activities like brain dissection and laboratory work alongside UCLA faculty and undergraduates. The program is open to students in grades 9 through 12 who reside in Los Angeles County. It is a rare opportunity to explore cutting-edge neuroscience research in a real university setting at absolutely no cost.
Running experiments safely and accurately using real scientific equipment and procedures.
Designing studies, testing hypotheses, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Students learn fundamental neuroscience concepts and perform hands-on lab techniques in molecular neurobiology and neurophysiology.
Students gain practical experience with lab techniques and research methods applicable to biomedical research and development.
Hands-on neuroanatomy dissection and neuroscience fundamentals provide foundational knowledge relevant to medical careers.
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