The Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation High School Summer Program in Biomedical Sciences is a highly selective 10-week summer research program hosted by UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, one of the nation's top cancer research and treatment institutions. Open to Texas high school seniors who are at least 18 years old, the program accepts only up to six students each year, making it an extraordinarily competitive opportunity. Participants gain firsthand experience in a professional research environment and explore career paths in Allied Health fields alongside leading scientists and clinicians. For students passionate about medicine and biomedical research, this program offers an unparalleled introduction to life at the forefront of cancer science.
Designing studies, testing hypotheses, and drawing evidence-based conclusions.
Running experiments safely and accurately using real scientific equipment and procedures.
Evaluating information carefully before drawing a conclusion or making a decision.
Breaking down a challenge and working through it methodically to a solution.
Guiding a group toward a shared goal and keeping everyone moving together.
Program provides firsthand research experience in a biomedical sciences environment at a cancer research center.
Introduces students to allied health careers and provides exposure to clinical research and biomedical sciences.
Offers career exploration in allied health fields with hands-on experience in a major medical institution.
Exposes students to biomedical sciences research and engineering applications in cancer treatment.
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