Education Opportunities
Training a new generation of scientists to tackle the root causes of age-related disease.
LRI Education strives to create a well-trained generation of scientists who are familiar with, and invested in, regenerative medicine. It is the future scientists, doctors, and policy makers of this burgeoning new field who will create the paradigm shift in how academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and regulatory agencies look at treating the diseases of aging.
LRI Education offers several options for students interested in learning more about the LRI mission of preventing age-related diseases. Undergraduate students and recent graduates interested in conducting research are encouraged to inquire about our internship and fellowship programs.
Education Program Training Goals
LRI Education undergraduate programs primarily are designed to address two pressing needs in STEM education: the availability of novel, inquiry-based research opportunities and scientific communication skills. Whether a student plans to pursue postgraduate studies or apply for a research position at a pharmaceutical company, practical experience is key. However, research opportunities are limited at some colleges, and specific fields of research, such as tissue engineering, may be completely absent.
LRI Education sets itself apart from many other training programs with its focus on the development of scientific communication skills in addition to enhancing laboratory and critical thinking skills. Over the course of its educational programs, participants are guided through practical writing assignments that simulate documents scientists are often asked to produce, such as grant proposals. The communication training culminates in a formal presentation at a symposium where participants present the results of their work to their peers and mentors.
Program Learning Objectives Include:
- Planning and executing an independent research project
- Learning new technical skills
- Explaining scientific concepts to a non-scientific audience
- Submitting a simple grant proposal
- Presenting results to peers in a formal scientific symposium
Graduate Programs
Lifespan Research Institute is proud to offer opportunities for graduate students interested in advancing their careers, gaining experience beyond academia, contributing to impactful longevity research, and reimagining the future of aging. These funded programs are designed to support a wide range of goals and are open to students at every stage of their graduate education.
Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship
The LRI Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship Program offers recent graduates a gap year option where they can strengthen their research and communication skills in preparation for such opportunities as graduate programs, medical programs, and biotech positions. Like the LRI Summer Scholars Program, the goal of the Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship Program includes assignments and training that hones writing and presentation skills. These training exercises are completed within the framework of a research project that the Fellow will be tasked with completing under the guidance of a scientific mentor.
LRI Summer Scholars Program
The LRI Summer Scholars Program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct biomedical research to combat diseases of aging, such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s Disease. Under the guidance of a scientific mentor, each Summer Scholar is responsible for his or her own research project in such areas as genetic engineering and stem cell research.
— Important Educational Programming Dates —
| When | What |
|---|---|
8/29 | 11 PST: Journal Club hosted by Kriti Bhardwaj |
9/2 | Labor Day – Research Center is closed |
9/10 | UC Berkeley STEM Career Fair: Day 1 (in-person) |
9/11 | USC DEI Recruiting Expo (in-person) |
9/12 | USC All Industries Career Fair (in-person) |
9/23 | University of Michigan Fall Job & Internship Fair: Day 1 (in-person) |
9/25 | University of Michigan Virtual Fall Job & Internship Fair
https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/career_fairs/49105 |
9/27 | Biosciences UPenn Career Fair (in-person)
https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/career_fairs/48507 |
Meet our Alumni
Since 2012, LRI Education has supported over a hundred students through funded placements at research institutions around the world. Our programs emphasize the development of both laboratory and communication skills to develop well-rounded future scientists, healthcare professionals, and policy makers.
Under the guidance of a world-class scientific mentor, each participant is responsible for his or her own research project in areas relevant to Lifespan Research Institute’s mission to cure and prevent the diseases and disabilities of aging.
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