Summer on the Edge

June 16 – July 25, 2008
The deadline has passed for the 2008 program. Information about 2009 will be posted in February.

The Summer on the Edge Program is a six-week internship opportunity offered by the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, and is funded through a grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund.  Students work in Cancer Center laboratories, attend lectures, and tour Cancer Center and Medical Center facilities.  This unique program provides hands-on experience for high school students in basic and clinical oncology research as well as exposure to various methods of patient care, treatment and the psychosocial aspects of cancer.  The program was originally established in 1989 by Dr. Robert Bast, former Director of the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center. 

Summer on the Edge is designed to encourage high school students to explore and pursue careers in biomedical science and research.  Students are recruited from diverse social, economic and racial backgrounds, with an emphasis on underserved populations and women.  Local counselors and teachers are encouraged to identify suitable applicants for the program.