BioBridge Prepares Students to Successfully Bridge into High School Biology Through Cancer Research Education.

ABSTRACT: A lack of academic and social readiness limits the successful transition to high school and college for many students from populations historically underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and historically underrepresented groups in biomedical careers (HUG). Also, many families from underrepresented groups share little family health information, leading to suboptimal early health awareness, testing, and treatment. BioBridge is a 5-day summer learning program offering interactive experiences to facilitate successful transition into high school biology and to introduce students to cancer biology and biomedical careers. It also helps students gain important insights and skills and be effective communicators who can encourage discussions about cancer biology and fa

SUBMITTER: Johnson MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12442933 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature