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Summer Translational Cardiovascular Science Institute (STCSI)


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Academic Level:
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Undergraduates - Junior
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Description:
The Penn State Summer Translational Cardiovascular Science Institute, sponsored by the American Heart Association, is also supported by the Penn State Department of Biomedical Engineering, the College of Health and Human Development, the Eberly College of Science, and the Schreyer Honors College. The STCSI is available to any undergraduate student with a demonstrated interest in cardiovascular science.

The STCSI will fund up to 10 undergraduate students to conduct research related to cardiovascular disease, focusing in particular on the cellular mechanisms of cardiovascular disease pathology, the determinants of cardiovascular disease risk across the lifespan, and the development of cardiovascular device technology to address disease.

Stipend: A stipend of $6,000 will be provided for each student. There may be additional resources for meeting travel if used within 6 months of program completion. The program does not support housing or travel costs to and from Penn State.

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Participating Institution(s):
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Pennsylvania State University (Lead)

Program Materials:
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This Program can be Described by:
Academic Disciplines:
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Cellular Biology
Computational Sciences
Medical Sciences
Molecular Biology

Keywords:
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiology
Collaborative Research
Fluid Dynamics
Vascular Bioengineering

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