The 2021 Summer Research Internship Program co-directors are Ms. Martha Cuccia, Dr. Allison Augustus-Wallace, Dr. Jovanny Zabaleta, Dr. Hamilton Farris, Dr. Chindo Hicks, and Dr. Kelly Sherman. The Summer Research Internship Program has allowed students to cultivate their interest in pursuing careers in clinical sciences, public health, or basic sciences.
Funding support for the high school and undergraduate summer program was provided by:
- LSUHSC School of Medicine, Office of the Dean
- National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program
- National Institute of Health (NIH) National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- National Institute of Health (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Diseases & Stoke (NINDS)
- Joe W. and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation