COMPBIO ACADEMY

Founded in 1985, the University of Pittsburgh Hillman Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in western Pennsylvania. With nearly 400 research and clinical faculty members specializing in disciplines ranging from cancer prevention and early detection to novel therapeutic discovery, survivorship, and end of life care, the Hillman Cancer Center maintains a broad strategic vision and comprehensive approach to understanding and defeating cancer... The UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Academy is an 8-week program designed to prepare high school scholars to further their studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and pursue careers in scientific research and medicine. Our Academy comprises 7 Sites which focus on various types of cancers as well as different approaches to studying cancer and related diseases. Scholars are paired with a research mentor from 1 of the 7 Sites and spend the majority of their time (80%)..

Primary location: Pittsburgh United States