MBRS-RISE Program at Spelman College Atlanta Georgia

Welcome to the MBRS-RISE

The MBRS-RISE (Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement) program is a structured biomedical research-training program for the underrepresented minorities and women who desire to pursue a career in biomedical research. Learn more >>

Scholar Spotlight
LaTeira Haynes Class of 2009

LaTeira Haynes is from sunny West Palm Beach, FL. She participated in the MBRS-RISE program from August 2006 through summer 2008.Learn more >>

MBRS-RISE News/Events/Seminars

Wednesday, November 09, 2011
ABRCMS Conference St. Louis, MO

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Graduate School Application Working Lunch

Thursday, November 17, 2011
Dr. LaTonia Taliaferro Smith Research Seminar

Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Thanksgiving Break

Tuesday, November 29, 2011
End of Semester Chit Chat

Research: The MBRS-RISE program provides students with hands on research experience in a biomedical research laboratory. Students work on an independent research project and an understanding of the science and ideas underlying their work. Learn more >>

Retreats: Retreats take place during the fall and spring semester. Students have the opportunity to relax, reflect, and renew their continued interest in a biomedical research career. Learn more >>

Seminars/Open Forums: Seminars and Open forums are held during the school year. During seminars, students learn about career paths available in the biomedical sciences, how to successfully find and apply to graduate programs, and learn about current research in biomedical science.
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Professional Conferences: RISE Scholars are encouraged to attend national and local conferences. Students have the opportunity to present their research at various conferences in the form of oral or poster presentations. Each year we take students to the ABRCMS conference. Learn more >>

Academic Research
Development Program

During the academic year, the RISE Development Program provides opportunities for students to engage in paid research for 10 hours per week in a biomedical research laboratory. Students will be mentored by faculty in labs either at Spelman College or other area institutions. Learn more >>

Summer Research
Development Program

Over the summer, Research Scholars are paid while engaging in full-time biomedical research while working on an independent project. The 8-week program culminates in a research presentation at the MBRS-RISE Summer Research Symposium.
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Summer Research
Training Program

This program is a unique, intense 6-week paid program for rising sophomores and juniors with no previous research experience. The program, which begins in June, is designed to give you an intense overview of some of the major biomedical disciplines...
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Contact MBRS-RISE

Spelman College
Science Center, Tapley 412
Box 310
350 Spelman Lane S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30314
Phone: 404-270-5713
Fax: 404-270-5797
spelmanrise@gmail.com

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