Selected applicants 2009

1.	BACIOGLU Mehtap	Moore's lab	14.	LITVINA Elizabeth	Blanke's lab
2.	BASTERRA Laetitia	Cole's lab	15.	MAHBOUBI Hicham	Constam's lab
3.	BENKE Aleksandr	Magistretti's lab	16.	MAJKA Grzegorz Michal Jakub	Brisken's lab
4.	BERTERO Alessandro	Trono's lab	17.	NOVCIC Nikola	Herr's lab
5.	BEYTER Doruk	Schurmann's lab	18.	PENG Yi	Deplanke's lab
6.	BICHSEL Colette	Naef's lab	19.	PUSPOKI Zsusanna	Unser's lab
7.	FRANZEN Louise Delwen	Schneggenburger's lab	20.	ROZANSKY Hallie	Swartz's lab
8.	HAYS Stephanie	Fraering's lab	21.	RUSU Corina	Dal Peraro's lab
9.	HOPKINS Amy	Hubbel's lab	22.	SPIRO Zoltan	Gonczy's lab
10.	KATSYUBA Elena	Luthi-Carter's lab	23.	STEPANOVA Viktoria	Maerkl's lab
11.	KILIC Cemile	Beard's lab	24.	YAN Shixu	Van der Goot's lab
12.	LAWRENCE Moyra	Barrandon's lab	25.	ZHANG Yitong	Lashuel's lab
13.	LIM Seng Koon	Mermod's lab

THE PROGRAM The Summer Research Program in Life Sciences and Technology at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), in collaboration with the Centre for Integrative Genomics of the University of Lausanne, will offer intensive research training opportunities to undergraduate students interested in research careers in life sciences. The program will run from July 6th to August 28th, 2009, although earlier arrivals and later departures can be envisaged (this will need to be arranged on a case-by-case between individual group leaders and participating students). Hands-on research experience under the supervision of an EPFL Faculty Each student will be matched with a specific laboratory based on the student's interest and background. The student will be working as a member of the research group for a period of nine weeks. Once admitted to the laboratory, the student will work under the supervision of the lab head or a member of his/her research group (graduate student or postdoctoral fellow), as specified below, on a specific project related to the laboratory's research programs. Weekly Seminars The participants will attend a series of weekly seminars and workshops given by faculty and researchers from the EPFL. The seminars will cover a variety of topics ranging from research by EPFL faculty, ethical conducts in research, as well as preparing for graduate school and a career in science. In addition, one session will be devoted to the participants presenting their own summer research project. The goals of these seminars are to broaden the participants' scientific knowledge, to understand and appreciate the importance and impact of basic research in their everyday life and encourage them to pursue a career in science. Examples of some seminar topics are: Technical writing Communication skills Ethics in research Library research skills The graduate school application process The path to a successful career in science.   Informal events Informal Social Events Special events will be organized to promote interaction between the participants and graduate students as well as EPFL faculty. These events will provide a venue for the students to engage other students and EPFL faculty in informal discussion on issues related to their research projects, graduate training and career opportunities in the life science     Poster Sessions and Mini Symposium  Research Report and Poster Presentation Each participant will be required to submit a formal written report and present the results of their research at a mini symposium to be held at the end of the program. The mini-symposium presents an opportunity for participants to experience presenting their data to their peers and the scientific community at the EPFL.

Poster Sessions and Mini Symposium  Benefits to the Students The participants will benefit from Hands-on research experience and training and exposure to cutting-edge research. Experience what is it like to be a member of a research community working at the forefront of science, medicine and biotechnology. The opportunity to apply what was learned in the classroom to understanding and solving actual research problems in the laboratory. Gain better understanding of the scientific process and the application of the knowledge gained from basic science research and state of the art techniques to solve complex problems in biology and medicine. Improve your critical thinking skills, including learning how to evaluate scientific information, design experiments, formulate ideas and test hypotheses. Explore career opportunities in academia by experiencing the excitement, frustration, and challenges of scientific research and gain an insight into what a career in the science entails. Prepare for future independent research projects and advanced research in graduate school.  Number of Fellowships Up to 25 fellowships will be awarded Selection Criteria The summer research fellowships will be awarded on a competitive basis taking into consideration several criteria including the student's academic record, personal statements and letters of recommendation. Additional Requirements The intensive nature of the program requires full-time commitment (~40 hours/week) from the participants. All the participants are required to attend and participate in all scheduled events and activities related to the program. Therefore, participants may not attend another summer school or commit to other activities during the duration of this program that could interfere with their work schedule. Award A financial compensation of 3000 CHF is provided for all successful candidates. Moreover, help for finding housing in Lausanne for the duration of the stay is provided for students from out of town. Students must also ensure that they have a valid health insurance.  Application Procedure To be considered for the program, applicants Must be enrolled in a degree program in basic, engineering, or life sciences and planning on pursuing a career in the life sciences. Must be in good standing with a GPA equivalent to a "B" grade or higher and should have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate coursework by the summer of 2009. Applicants must submit a complete application, including the following: Complete application form. Official copy of the student's academic transcript. A personal statement describing the student's academic background, scientific interest and any previous research experience and what he/she hopes to accomplish from attending the summer research program. Two letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes from faculty or instructors who are familiar with the student and are in a position to assess the student's capabilities and potential for a career in science. Applications must be sent to: Summer Research Program Prof. Hilal A. Lashuel EPFL - FSV BMI / LMNN - AI 2137.1 Station 15 CH-1015 Lausanne Please send complete applications (incl. the signed recommendation letters).