Students gain practical experience with world-class lab equipment and explore cutting-edge drug delivery innovations at a leading tech-focused university.
High school students delve into the innovative field of biomedical engineering with a focus on drug delivery systems. The program offers an introduction through lectures and extensive hands-on experiences, utilizing world-class lab equipment. Students will gain practical experience and a deeper understanding of biomedical engineering tools, preparing them for future studies. Activities include preparing hydrogels with various polymers and crosslinkers, quantifying proteins and other model molecules using spectroscopy techniques, and analyzing physiological data with electrodes. The camp also explores smart drug delivery systems, including hydrogels, beads, and nanomaterials, and delves into physiological measurements using electrophysiology laboratory equipment to measure and analyze heart, muscle, and and brain electrical signals. The program culminates in small presentations where students showcase their experiences, fostering confidence and public speaking skills.
A typical day involves introductory lectures related to hands-on activities, preparing hydrogels, quantifying proteins using spectroscopy, and analyzing physiological data.
This camp is ideal for high school students passionate about STEM, engineering, and biology, who are curious about pharmaceutical science and physiology.
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