Programs

Summer research experiences span in vivo, in situ, in vitro, and in silico models and also include clinical observational studies, population research, and clinical trials. Closely mentored basic and clinical research are carried out in the state-of-the-art laboratories and clinics in the University of Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS) and Banner-University Medical Center-Tucson campus (BUMCT) in Tucson.

A special emphasis is placed on translational research and, in a larger sense, Precision Medicine and Population Medicine – genomics, proteomics, biotechnology, biomarkers, bioinformatics, multimodal imaging, targeted drug development, and applications in animal models, patients, and populations. These topics are reinforced in the seminar series and curricular modules. Experienced accomplished physicians, other health professionals, and basic scientists with strong records mentoring early trainees and collaborative interactions direct and participate in these projects. Special efforts are made to recruit diverse students to these multilevel programs and to provide opportunities to continue research throughout the year. These programs are supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) OD R25 OD010487, NIAID R25 AI097448, NINDS R25 NS076437, NICHD R25 HD080811, NHLBI  R25 HL108837, and NHLBI T35HL007479. Their contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of NIH, OD, NIAID, NINDS, NICHD, or NHLBI.

Medical Student Research Program

MSRP

Medical students are offered a summer or vacation full-time research experience with projects that tap into all COM Departments and Specialized Centers of Excellence.

Undergraduate Research Program

Undergraduate Research Program

Our Undergraduate (UG) program focuses specifically on diverse and disadvantaged undergraduate students as well as disabled students who come from financially / educationally / socially disadvantaged backgrounds.

Disadvantaged high-school Student research program

Disadvantaged High-School Student Research Program

Our intensive high school student program focuses specifically on diverse and disadvantaged high school students as well as disabled students who come from financially / educationally / socially disadvantaged backgrounds. We particularly recruit junior and senior high school students who express interest and curiosity in biomedicine.

Research Distinction Track

UA College of Medicine faculty directly supervise this course this year round track. Students must be matriculated in the four year UA College of Medicine program leading to the MD degree.