Summer-CaRE2 Training Program

Our Trainees

Program Overview

The Summer-CaRE2 Program of the Florida-California Cancer Research, Education and Engagement (CaRE2) Health Equity Center is a collaboration among Florida A&M University, a minority serving institution (MSI), University of Florida, and University of Southern California. The Summer-CaRE2 Program aims to meet the cancer research education needs of underrepresented minorities (URM) in Florida and California, especially Blacks and Latinos, by offering “hands-on” summer research internships, exposure to state-of-the-art research technology and academic and career mentorship.
Summer 2020 Program
From L to R: Dr. Mochona (FAMU), FAMU undergraduate trainees, Dr. Redda (FAMU), at the ABRCMS national meeting, November 2019.
CaRE2 Summer Undergraduate Trainees working in the lab at FAMU
CaRE2 Summer Undergraduate Trainees working in the lab at FAMU
CaRE2 Summer Undergraduate Trainees working in the lab with Dr. Mochona at FAMU
CaRE2 Summer Undergraduate Trainees working in the lab with Dr. Mochona at FAMU
CaRE2 Summer Undergraduate Trainees working in the lab with Dr. Redda at FAMU
CaRE2 Summer Undergraduate Trainees working in the lab with Dr. Redda at FAMU
CaRE2 Summer Undergraduate Trainees assisting with CaRE2 sponsored community events with Dr. Suthers and Dr. Redda at FAMU
CaRE2 Summer Undergraduate Trainees assisting with CaRE2 sponsored community events with Dr. Suthers and Dr. Redda at FAMU
CaRE2 Summer Undergraduate Trainees 2019 presenting their research at ABRCMS national meeting 2019
CaRE2 Summer Undergraduate Trainees 2019 presenting their research at ABRCMS national meeting 2019

Preferred Qualifications

Have completed their first year of college at FAMU, UF or USC

Have a grade point average of at least 3.0 (4.0 scale)

Considering a cancer related biomedical research career (MD/PhD in basic, biomedical, clinical and behavioral sciences

How to Apply

Your application and supporting documentation should be submitted to: http://famu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8Jn00AbAZiiaxCJ

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Supporting Documentation

Please submit these materials

  • A current transcript (graduate students only)
  • Two letters of recommendation from research mentors
  • A one- to two- page description of your career goals and the steps you have already take to achieve these goals

For more information, contact:

Kinfe Redda – kinfe.redda@famu.edu or
Bereket Mochona – bereket.mochona@famu.edu.

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