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EDGE brochure 2024

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precisionmedicine@med.unc.edugo.unc.edu/EDGEgenomicsResearchPrincipal investigator Lab technicianMedicine PhysicianGenetic counselorAcademiaProfessorSocial scientistBioinformaticsData scientistSoftware developerLawAttorneyBioethicistGovernmentProgram directorForensic scientistIndustryClinical laboratory scientistScience writerearly January 2024Application period opens____________________________________________________February 19, 2024Applications due___________________________________________________early April 2024Acceptances announced___________________________________________________July 8-26, 2024Year 1 program dates___________________________________________________8 weeks in June-July 2025(exact dates TBD)Year 2 program datesSummer research program at UNC Chapel HillEDGE GenomicsTimelineUNC Educational Pathways toIncrease Diversity in GEnomics (EDGE Genomics) is an innovative2-year summer program for freshmanand sophomore undergraduatestudents who are curious about incareers in genomics. Students must be at least 18 years oldand a US citizen or permanent resident.EDGE Genomics especially welcomesapplications from students who areunderrepresented in the field ofgenomics: individuals who belong tounderrepresented racial and ethnicgroups, individuals with disabilities, andindividuals from socioeconomicallydisadvantaged backgrounds.Learn about careers in genomicsFor moreinformation,contact:

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EDGE Genomics Year 2: 8 weeks July 8-26, 2024Housing and meals providedFundamentals in genomic scienceCareers in genomicsEthical, legal, and social issues in genomicsGenomics in medicineGene-disease connectionsComputational techniquesMentoring & professional development June-July 2025, exact dates TBDHousing and meals providedMentored research experience Journal club & lab meetingsContinued professional developmentScience communication EDGE Genomics Year 1: 3 weeksTo find out more and apply for EDGE Genomics, visit: go.unc.edu/EDGEgenomics$1800 stipend for summer 2024$4800 stipend for summer 2025

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EDGE Genomics Year 2: 8 weeks July 8-26, 2024Housing and meals providedFundamentals in genomic scienceCareers in genomicsEthical, legal, and social issues in genomicsGenomics in medicineGene-disease connectionsComputational techniquesMentoring & professional development June-July 2025, exact dates TBDHousing and meals providedMentored research experience Journal club & lab meetingsContinued professional developmentScience communication EDGE Genomics Year 1: 3 weeksTo find out more and apply for EDGE Genomics, visit: go.unc.edu/EDGEgenomics$1800 stipend for summer 2024$4800 stipend for summer 2025

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EDGE Genomics Year 2: 8 weeks July 8-26, 2024Housing and meals providedFundamentals in genomic scienceCareers in genomicsEthical, legal, and social issues in genomicsGenomics in medicineGene-disease connectionsComputational techniquesMentoring & professional development June-July 2025, exact dates TBDHousing and meals providedMentored research experience Journal club & lab meetingsContinued professional developmentScience communication EDGE Genomics Year 1: 3 weeksTo find out more and apply for EDGE Genomics, visit: go.unc.edu/EDGEgenomics$1800 stipend for summer 2024$4800 stipend for summer 2025

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precisionmedicine@med.unc.edugo.unc.edu/EDGEgenomicsResearchPrincipal investigator Lab technicianMedicine PhysicianGenetic counselorAcademiaProfessorSocial scientistBioinformaticsData scientistSoftware developerLawAttorneyBioethicistGovernmentProgram directorForensic scientistIndustryClinical laboratory scientistScience writerearly January 2024Application period opens____________________________________________________February 19, 2024Applications due___________________________________________________early April 2024Acceptances announced___________________________________________________July 8-26, 2024Year 1 program dates___________________________________________________8 weeks in June-July 2025(exact dates TBD)Year 2 program datesSummer research program at UNC Chapel HillEDGE GenomicsTimelineUNC Educational Pathways toIncrease Diversity in GEnomics (EDGE Genomics) is an innovative2-year summer program for freshmanand sophomore undergraduatestudents who are curious about incareers in genomics. Students must be at least 18 years oldand a US citizen or permanent resident.EDGE Genomics especially welcomesapplications from students who areunderrepresented in the field ofgenomics: individuals who belong tounderrepresented racial and ethnicgroups, individuals with disabilities, andindividuals from socioeconomicallydisadvantaged backgrounds.Learn about careers in genomicsFor moreinformation,contact:

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precisionmedicine@med.unc.edugo.unc.edu/EDGEgenomicsResearchPrincipal investigator Lab technicianMedicine PhysicianGenetic counselorAcademiaProfessorSocial scientistBioinformaticsData scientistSoftware developerLawAttorneyBioethicistGovernmentProgram directorForensic scientistIndustryClinical laboratory scientistScience writerearly January 2024Application period opens____________________________________________________February 19, 2024Applications due___________________________________________________early April 2024Acceptances announced___________________________________________________July 8-26, 2024Year 1 program dates___________________________________________________8 weeks in June-July 2025(exact dates TBD)Year 2 program datesSummer research program at UNC Chapel HillEDGE GenomicsTimelineUNC Educational Pathways toIncrease Diversity in GEnomics (EDGE Genomics) is an innovative2-year summer program for freshmanand sophomore undergraduatestudents who are curious about incareers in genomics. Students must be at least 18 years oldand a US citizen or permanent resident.EDGE Genomics especially welcomesapplications from students who areunderrepresented in the field ofgenomics: individuals who belong tounderrepresented racial and ethnicgroups, individuals with disabilities, andindividuals from socioeconomicallydisadvantaged backgrounds.Learn about careers in genomicsFor moreinformation,contact: