The neuroSURF program is a 10-week summer program that gives students the opportunity to participate in hands-on, hypothesis-driven research in an area of translational neurobiology at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke, Virginia. This program encompasses a full-time, 40-hour weekly schedule and supports neuroSURF students with a competitive stipend. Housing will also be provided to students who need it.
The neuroSURF program’s objectives are:
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To expose undergraduate students to the broad scope of fundamental and translational neurobiology
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To provide hands-on research experiences to undergraduates who would not otherwise be exposed to experiential learning in neurobiology
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To expose students to experiential learning and neurobiology early in their careers to increase the likelihood of long-term careers in related fields
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To develop and foster creative problem-solving and science communications skills
Areas of research for neuroSURF students will include:
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Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Neurobiology
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Glial Cell Biology and Cancer
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Behavioral, Cognitive, and Computational Neurobiology
In addition to hands-on research projects, FBRI neuroSURF students will participate in:
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Weekly translational neurobiology research seminars by Virginia Tech Faculty
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Courses on preparing for a future career in science
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Mentoring on science communication and presentation skills
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Two Annual Summer Research Symposiums; one at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg and one at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
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Peer mentoring from Virginia Tech graduate students
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Social and cultural activities with fellow summer research students
Learn more about Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC here!
Learn more about growth in neurobiology research at Virginia Tech here!
Learn more about faculty neurobiology research areas at FBRI here!