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Stanford Summer Research Program

Program Description

The Stanford Summer Research Program/Amgen Scholars Program (SSRP) in Biomedical Sciences is a fully funded, eight week, residential internship program. It offers undergraduates who want to prepare for and enter Ph.D. programs in the sciences a unique opportunity for advanced research experience within a world class university. Our program dates for 2008 are June 22 - August 16.

Eligibility

Eligible candidates are American citizens/permanent residents enrolled at undergraduate institutions who, by reason of their culture, class, race, ethnicity, background, work and life experiences, and/or skills and interests would bring diversity to graduate study in the biomedical and biological sciences. The program especially encourages applications from African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and others whose backgrounds and experiences would bring diversity to the field. International students who do not attend colleges and universities within the United States and students who have already completed their undergraduate work are ineligible for the SSRP.

Stipend and Housing

Students participating in the Stanford Summer Research Program are fully funded during their stay. Stanford will provide students with summer housing, meals, and travel to and from the summer research program. Additionally, all SSRP participants will receive a $3,200 stipend.

Research Opportunities

Genomics Laboratories Participating in SSRP in 2008

Dr. Gregory S. Barsh: We study the genetic pathways that give rise to color variation, in model systems and in natural populations. We are interested both in both mechanisms relevant to human biology and disease, and in genetic architecture of natural variation as a way to learn about the history and diversity of our species.

Dr. Anne Brunet: Our lab studies the molecular basis of aging and age-related diseases. We use a combination of genetic, genomics, and proteomics approaches to investigate the genes involved in longevity in a range of model organisms. We are particularly interested in the role of FOXO transcription factors and SIRT deacetylases in aging and age-related disorders. We are also exploring the importance of the nervous system in controlling aging and longevity.

Dr. Michele P. Calos: Our laboratory is developing novel vectors and strategies for gene therapy and genome engineering. Our work centers on the development and application of site-specific integrases for genomic integration.

Dr. Margaret T. Fuller: Regulation of stem cell division and self-renewal; Cell type specific transcription machinery and the regulation of cell differentiation; Developmeantal regulation of cell cycle progression during male meiosis; Molecular dissection of the mechanism of cytokinesis.

Dr. John Pringle: The work in my laboratory exploits the power of yeast as an experimentally tractable model eukaryote to investigate fundamental problems in cell and developmental biology such as the mechanisms of cell polarization and the role of membrane reorganization in cytokinesis. In addition, a new project involves developing the small sea anemone Aiptasia pallida as a model system for study of the cell biology of the dinoflagellate-cnidarian symbiosis, which is critical for the survival of the reef-building corals.

Dr. Man-Wah Tan: Genome-wide analysis of host-pathogen interactions. We apply a variety of genetic and genomic tools on our model host C. elegans to dissect the components of the innate immune system as it interacts with the human pathogens P. aeruginosa, S. enterica and E. faecalis. We focus on defining the roles of the conserved TGF-beta and the Insulin pathways, and GATA transcription factors in modulating innate immune response. Our other focus is the elucidation P. aeruginosa virulence mechanisms.

SSRP Contact

Anika Green, Director
Stanford Summer Research Program
300 Pasteur Drive
Alway Building M-105
Stanford, CA 94305-5121
Phone: (650) 724-2815
E-mail: ssrp@med.stanford.edu

Helpful Links

• Stanford University [stanford.edu]
• Stanford Human Genome Center [stanford.edu]
• Stanford Genomics Resources [stanford.edu]
• Stanford University School of Medicine [stanford.edu]
• Graduate Admissions [gradadmissions.stanford.edu]
• Stanford Summer Research Program [ssrp.stanford.edu]
• Biosciences Ph.D. Programs [stanford.edu]
• Stanford University Department of Genetics [genetics.standord.edu]
• Department of Development Biology [devbio.stanford.edu]

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Last Reviewed: July 15, 2008