Opportunities for Undergraduate Students

BIO5 encourages UA undergraduate students to become involved in research as early as possible in their academic careers. This provides our students with the opportunity to build basic research skills, interact with faculty outside of the classroom setting, and see if a career in scientific research is the right path for them.

If you are an undergraduate who would like to gain hands-on research experience, Please fill out and return this form to Kevin Hall. We will set up a time to meet with you about your interests and goals and try to match you to a faculty lab.

Undergraduate students with advanced research training may also be eligible for summer research experiences in bioindustry.

Internships in industry provide a unique research experience for students who are receiving in-depth education in the biosciences at the UA. Students acquire skills that transcend the traditional disciplinary boundaries, preparing students for leadership positions in biological industries. Interns develop skills required for work in interdisciplinary teams, solving multi-faceted problems.

University faculty and industry researchers benefit from mentoring students who are poised for success in the biosciences, and benefit from increased research collaboration. The program also provides students with a much broader array of research options BIO5 is coordinating bioindustry internship experiences and interested faculty and students should contact Kevin Hall, BIO5 Director of Research Training & Career Development, at jkh@email.arizona.edu. As internships become available announcements will be posted.

Summer 2010 Announcements

Ventana Medical - is the world’s leading supplier of automated diagnostic systems to the anatomical pathology market. Our instrument and reagent systems are used in clinical histology, cytology, and drug discovery laboratories around the globe. Through automation and systems integration, Ventana is standardizing and optimizing the slide staining process, thereby helping pathologists recommend treatment solutions that deliver superior patient care.

1. Ventana Medical Systems
2. 2010 Summer Internship Projects

Sanofi-Aventis Combinatorial Technologies Center - utilizes expertise in such areas as chemistry, biology, information systems, and library development to deliver novel lead compounds.

Information about the 2010 summer internship program will be posted soon.

1. Sanofi-Aventis Combinatorial Technologies Center

For more information please contact BIO5 Director of Research Training & Career Development, Kevin Hall

J-Bio 

The J-Bio Internships offer life science students at liberal arts colleges with a January Term the opportunity to perform hands-on research in UA laboratories.  Possible disciplines include plant science, biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology & toxicology, and more.

This four-week program will run January 3 - January 28, 2011 in Tucson, Arizona. 

While we are seeking funding for this program, at this time it will be the responsibility of the individual student to secure their own funding to participate.   That amount is currently estimated at $1800.00, not including travel expenses to/from Tucson.

For more information, please visit the J-Bio site.