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Camp Zon is a two-week high school virtual research experiencethat will take place July6th-17th, 2026. Theworkinghours willgenerallybe12-4PMor 1-5PMeach afternoonwith one morning session of 10AM-12PM.Students will learn about blood developmentand cancer biology, gain critical thinking and presentation skills, and interact with top researchers at a world-class facility.As part of theCamp, you will attend lectures fromoutstandingscientists on topics ranging from basic biology to clinical translation of research. You will learn to critically read and understand scientific literature, as well as learn the basics of codingfor data analysis. Finally, Dr. Len Zon and the scientists in the lab will give career advice in a mentoring session and careerpanelQu0026A. During this part-time virtual two-week research experience, you will: Become a scientist in the ZonLab and learn about research using zebrafish. Be part of a teamthat designsa research project to study anemia using zebrafish as a model organism. Generatea hypothesis, design experiments, and analyze data. Witnessthe zebrafish experiments you designbeing performedlivein the lab. Present your project to allZon Labmembers as well asyour family and friends Who can apply? Any high schoolstudent16 years of ageorolderresidingin Massachusettsand attending aMassachusettshigh school. There are no prerequisites or research experiencerequired.Must be 16 years of age byJune1st,2026. Please provide aresumeandcover letterexplaining why you would like to attend this program.Resumeand cover letter templatescan be found at this link: .Make sure to briefly share in your cover letter your level of understanding (two sentences max.) of the following biology concepts: DNA, genes,and proteins.No research or laboratory experience isrequiredtoparticipatein Camp Zon. However, we encourage applicants toshareany research experience,scientific extracurricularactivitiesand/or AP biology classestheyare involved in. Applications are dueApril24th, 2026 . BCH is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. Recruitment process Resume review u0026interviews: Applications will be screened, and interviews will be scheduled as appropriate.Resumes arerequiredand cover letters are strongly encouraged. Offer decision: Decisionsregardingprogram acceptance and placement will be madeat the end of May. Onboarding:Those selected for the internship program will complete onboarding to ensure a smooth start to the program. Students under 18 years old will need their parent/guardian signatures for onboarding. This includes: Scheduling an appointment during one of our onboarding days Obtainingappropriate workpermits Health records Proof of Employment Eligibility Media release