University of Maryland- Baltimore CURE SCHOLARS

UMB- CURE SCHOLARS Train@Home

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eCLOSE Train@Home immerses undergraduates in laboratory-based research, providing the technical and conceptual skills to attack these important questions head on.  As an eCLOSE Train@Home participant, you will conduct a genetic screen to identify nutrients or antiviral compounds that affect signals important for cancer, diabetes , or chronic pain. 

Following the "bootcamp" participants will submit an essay using the results of the screen, to develop hypotheses for WHY the nutrient or drug has an effect and design an experimental plan for determining the answers.  Essay will be reviewed prior to moving on to the independent research session.

Don’t panic- expert eCLOSE Train@Home instructors will be with you the whole way, guiding you through the decision tree and supporting your development as a research scientist!

eCLOSE Train@Home is particularly interested in YOUR ideas, including the dietary interventions used in your family for disease prevention or treatment and the diseases that matter most to you.  Projects will be conducted in collaboration with professional scientists, with the data you collect included in their ongoing cancer and disease research efforts.