News Release: Research , Winship Cancer Institute
Jul. 9, 2009
Future of Cancer Research May Be in Hands of Atlanta Teens
Emory Winship Cancer InstituteWHAT:
Summer Scholars Research Program Symposium:
High school students working in Emory Winship cancer research labs will present research projects to Emory faculty who served as their mentors.
WHO:
Ten students from metro area high schools spent six weeks working in cancer research laboratories at the Emory Winship Cancer Institute. They will each make a 10-minute presentation to faculty using posters and power point. Faculty will ask questions about their research. Parents will also attend.
WHEN:
Monday, July 13, 2009, 8 a.m. to Noon
WHERE:
Emory Winship Cancer Institute
1365-C Clifton Road
Atlanta, Ga., 30322
5th Floor Conference Room (C-5012)
The Emory Summer Scholars program, hosted by the Emory Winship Cancer Institute, provides area high school students who are interested in careers in science with a genuine experience working in a biomedical research laboratory.
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