UWM Summer Research Program in Biomedical Data Science

The Summer Research Program in Biomedical Data Science (BDS) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in research projects that apply data science methodologies to biomedical problems. The program is designed to immerse students in the field of biomedical data science, where they can contribute to research that involves large-scale data analysis, machine learning, computational modeling, and the development of new algorithms for biomedical applications.

Participants in the BDS summer program work under the mentorship of faculty members and researchers in the Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics or related departments. Students may work on projects involving the analysis of genomic data, electronic health records, imaging data, or other biomedical data sources. The research may also involve developing new computational tools or applying existing methods to new biomedical problems.

In addition to conducting research, the program often includes seminars, workshops, and professional development activities focused on topics such as data science techniques, research ethics, scientific communication, and graduate school preparation. The program may culminate in a research symposium where students present their findings to peers, faculty, and other members of the academic community.