A biotechnology program for teens on a university campus in Cambridge, MA

Are you passionate about medicine, science, and technology? Do you dream of developing life-saving treatments? This immersive program offers high school students a rare opportunity to gain real-world experience in a cutting-edge biotechnology lab. Using advanced equipment, students will build core lab skills and explore key concepts in chemical biology, microbiology, genetics, and molecular biology, with a strong emphasis on gene expression and genetic engineering. The program highlights the interdisciplinary nature of biotechnology, drawing from fields such as biochemistry, microbiology, and information technology.

Students will work alongside scientists actively researching treatments for various diseases, starting from molecule design and compound creation through to testing in vitro biological activity. They’ll participate in projects like trypsin purification and protein expression in E. coli, learning how to isolate proteins and study their interactions with different compounds. Through hands-on experimentation and the application of the scientific method, students will create and test molecules, moving from hypothesis to conclusion. In addition to lab work, the program includes visits to biotech incubators and discussions with industry professionals, providing students with valuable insight into the biotech field and preparing them for future success.