The Canary Center at Stanford is a world-class research center dedicated to early cancer detection. To train the next generation of interdisciplinary scientists, we offer a unique summer research training opportunity for undergraduate students, namely, the Canary Cancer Research Education Summer Training (CREST) Program. Funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the program offers a 10-week research experience in one of our state-of-the art labs. Each participant will be matched with a Faculty mentor who will help them craft a research project. Senior scientists and postdoctoral fellows will assist the Faculty in supervising and mentoring the students in the lab. The successful applicant can expect to work in a dynamic lab environment on challenging projects that involve a broad range of research techniques. Additionally, students will learn about the field of cancer early detection (from in vitro diagnostics to in vivo molecular imaging) through specially-designed short classroom sessions, as well as participate in professional development and career seminars. The program culminates with a Symposium, where students present individual posters on their research projects in front of their peers, faculty and lab mentors, and other Stanford scientists.

All participants in the Canary CREST Program must agree to the following eligibility requirements and program expectations:

• Students must be undergraduate students enrolled in two- or four-year colleges or universities
• Students are expected to work at least 8 hours per day, 5 days per week in the lab for the duration of the 10-week period
• Students are expected to attend all program activities, including orientation, seminars, and the poster symposium
• Students must be U.S. citizens/permanent residents or currently enrolled Stanford University Undergraduates
• Housing and travel assistance are available