University of Colorado Graduate Experience for Multicultural Students Summer Research Program
The GEMS Summer Research Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is designed to provide underrepresented undergraduate students with hands-on research experience in the biomedical sciences. Participants will work on independent research projects under the guidance of faculty mentors, attend professional development workshops, and present their findings at the end of the program. The program aims to encourage students from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in biomedical research and graduate education
The goal of the GEMS Program is to provide summer research opportunities in basic and translational researchin the areas of Heart, Lung and Blood Diseases. The GEMS Program comprises two components, one is made up of undergraduate students and the other, known as GEMS-HP, consists of students currently enrolled in Health Professional training.
The overarching goal of the GEMS program is to support the development of future biomedical scientists by providing undergraduate students with research opportunities and exposure to the realistic lifestyle of biomedical research. Therefore we are looking for students who plan to pursue a lifelong career in research.
Selected undergraduate GEMS interns will participate in an intense ten-week summer research internship program. The program will consist of lectures, professional-development workshops, and a mentored laboratory research assignment. Participating laboratories are drawn from basic science as well as clinical science Departments at the UC-Denver Anschutz Medical Campus (UCD-AMC) performing research relating to heart, lung and blood (HLB) diseases such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), vasculopathies, pulmonary inflammation, acute lung injury, pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, stem cell regenerative medicine (as it relates to HLB applications), COPD, pulmonary hypertension and pediatric pulmonary disease (i.e Bronchopulmonary dysplasia). Research projects in the fields of biochemistry, molecular genetics, cell and developmental biology, human medical genetics, immunology, microbiology and molecular biology in the context of an Heart, Blood or Lung diseases are common.
Eligibility Requirements
- Currently enrolled undergraduate student of at least sophomore standing
- Minimum GPA of 3.2 in sciences, 3.0 overall
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Must be from one of the following underrepresented student populations: Ethnic identity as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander, low income/financial need, or first generation college attendee.
- Cannot be a graduating senior in the spring of 2024.
For thorough eligibility and selection information, visit the official website or contact the organizers directly.