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Faculty and Instructors
Mary Heather Celine Florido
PhD Candidate
Aging Brain, Apoptosis, Stem Cell Biology, Vascular Biology
Stem Cell Biology and Aging at Harvard University
Max Friesen
Postdoctoral Fellow
Stem Cell Biology and Metabolic Disease Research
Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Calvin XiaoYang Hu 胡嘨颺
PhD Candidate
Molecular Biology and Computational Biology
Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University
Buu Truong
PhD Student
Program in Genetic Epidemiology and Statistical Genetics
Department of Epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Yuchen Liu 劉昱辰
PhD Student
Intersection of Healthy Aging, Longevity, and Decision Science
Population Health Sciences at Harvard University
Yi Hsueh Lin, MD 林怡斈
GRC Ph.D Candidate
Epigenetic Regulation, Histone N-terminal Acetylation, Male Fertility
Doctoral Degree Program of Translational Medicine at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
GRC Supporting Staffs
Chih-Hao Lee 李志浩
Director
GRC Director
Felicia Yi 余蔚倩
Master Student
Kuan Jui Chen 陳冠叡
Master Student
Yi-Sheng Lin 林益陞
Master Student
Chang-Chuan Chen 陳長涓
Master Student
Ting-En Lin 林廷恩
Research Assistant
Wei-Chieh Liu 劉瑋杰
Research Assistant
Organized by the Genomics Research Center (GRC) and Harvard University
"Fully conducted in English"
Interdisciplinary Topics | Team Collaboration | Research Presentations | Certificate of Completion – Course & Competition
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
INTENSIVE COURSES
INTENSIVE COURSES
Learn from the esteemed professor and PhD student instructors from the Genomics Research Center and Harvard University
TEAMWORK & COLLABORATION
TEAMWORK & COLLABORATION
Open to highly motivated undergraduate students interested in infectious diseases, metabolism, neurodegeneration, environmental health, and more
IDEA GENERATION
IDEA GENERATION
A structured, progressive learning experience that guides students through scientific inquiry and fosters innovative research ideas
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Launched in 2024, the Youth in Health Science Summer Program is a collaboration between Dr. Liming Liang, Professor of Statistical Genetics at Harvard University, and the Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica. This immersive program bridges classroom knowledge with real-world research, introducing students to diverse fields of health science and public health.
Through a dynamic Hackathon, students will work in teams, guided by the professor and PhD student instructors from Harvard and GRC. Participants will learn how to develop and investigate research questions, gaining valuable hands-on experience in biomedical and public health sciences.
WHY JOIN?
WHY JOIN?
Engage with world-class scholars: Work closely with Harvard professor and PhD students to explore cutting-edge topics in health science and learn about academic and career pathways.
Collaborate with talented peers: Conduct group-based, project-style research alongside highly motivated students, sharing insights and fostering scientific curiosity.
Apply knowledge to real-world challenges: Investigate public health issues, and develop meaningful solutions, shaping yourself into a future leader in health science.
Earn formal recognition: Receive a certificate of completion jointly issued by a Harvard professor and the director of the Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica.
Present your research: Under the guidance of Harvard doctoral students, participants will develop research proposals and present their findings, refining their scientific communication skills.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Enrollment:
60-80 students
Eligibility:
Undergraduate students entering grades 1-4 in the 2025–2026 academic year or graduate from university school this year with a strong academic foundation, a keen interest in public health, and proficiency in English.
Application Process:
Complete the online application form
Submit required materials by the deadline:
student ID or other certificate
Timeline:
Application Deadline: May 1, 11:59 PM (Taiwan Time)
Final Confirmation: End of May
The final list of admitted students will receive an email notification.
REFLECTIONS FROM TRAINEES IN 2024
JOIN US IN 2025!
Take the next step in your scientific journey and explore exciting frontiers in health science with leading experts and a community of like-minded peers!
Apply Now & Be Part of This Transformative Experience!
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