Bronx High School Students Conduct Cancer Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Summer Cancer Research Program

• 💡 High school students from the Bronx spent part of their summer break engaged in cancer research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
• 🎯 The intensive 8-week program, named Beyond Albert, pairs high schoolers with medical or PhD students.

Student Projects and Enthusiasm

• 🔬 Chiron Allison, a 17-year-old senior, focused on later-stage lung cancer and a specific protein, preparing media and using a water bath.
• 🧬 Yandelle Ramirez, 18, worked on developing a proteolytic retrieval system for immunohistochemistry and bone archival samples.
• 🧠 The program prioritizes enthusiasm for science and a spark for learning over strict academic performance for acceptance.

Community Focus and Mentorship

• 🤝 A key requirement for the program is that students must be part of a Bronx High School and live in the Bronx, aiming to serve the local community.
• 💬 Students are paired with mentors, like Fia Stratton and Genesis Ben, who guide them through their research and encourage their curiosity.
• 👏 Participants expressed gratitude for the opportunity, highlighting the motivating environment and the chance to learn and grow.