in a Unique BioResearch Community
ABOUT US
Since our inaugural program in 2017, BioResearch Academy’s mission has been to enlighten young, motivated biological scientists on how to think creatively about research problems. It aims to inspire the next generation of researchers through transformative instruction and social learning within an intimate community of like-minded peers.
Our program
Curriculum
In the classroom, students develop an understanding of a wide range of experimental methods and ability to interpret complex experimental data. In the laboratory, students conduct research to hone problem-solving skills and original thinking around experimental design challenges, real data, and interpretable results.
Practical Applications
To achieve in biology competitions:
- Theory Competitions: Biology Olympiad (USABO, IBO, etc)
- Research Proposal Contests: MIT THINK Scholars Program, etc
- Research Fairs: Regeneron ISEF, etc
- Stand out in university research internships
- Excel in rigorous research camps
- Devise original research project
A Unique BioResearch Community
Curious students don’t learn from instructors or curriculum alone. Social learning with intellectual peers is a critical part of discovery. The BioResearch Program gathers students interested in biology to learn from collaborators who will inspire, challenge, and bond with each other. Whether your interest is in biology competitions, conducting your own research experiments, or unyielding reading into biology topics, if you have a certain curiosity for molecular and cellular biology, you will find an intellectual incubator like no other here. Come celebrate the joy (and hard work) of discovery with us!
Location
As a fully immersive residential program, BioResearch Academy has carefully selected the location and academic facilities of Emmanuel College and air-conditioned residential facilities of Kilachand Hall at nearby Boston University. The students will benefit from two campuses centrally located in Boston, the biological sciences capital of the world, with proximity to recreation, restaurants, and world-class institutions:
- Harvard Medical School, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Children’s Hospital, Merck Research Labs (Longwood Area)
- Fenway Park, Back Bay Fens (park greens & gardens)
- Harvard University and MIT in Cambridge
Academic Address: Emmanuel College, 400 Fenway, Boston, MA 02115
Residential Address: Kilachand Hall, Boston University, 91 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215
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TESTIMONIALS
OUR TEAM
Prof. Kunes has been on the faculty of Harvard University for thirty years, where he teaches courses in cell biology and neuroscience. His research is in the fields of neural development and memory. Prof. Kunes has many years of experience in high school education, helping multiple generations of high school students achieve their educational goals. He is passionate about inspiring young scientists to develop creative problem solving skills to make greater future contributions to society through research.
Dr. Sam Kunes
Program Director
At Duke University Medical Center’s Hematology Department, Pei researched Huntington’s Disease as a first-year undergraduate. Later inspired by an education psychology course and compelled to learn his native language, he worked in comparative education in China and helped lead an education start-up from infancy to maturity at an international scale. Developing education programs that have shaped the lives of thousands of passionate students across the world has affirmed his appreciation for the extraordinary work of human development.
Pei Yen
Operations Director
Prof. Kunes has been on the faculty of Harvard University for thirty years, where he teaches courses in cell biology and neuroscience. His research is in the fields of neural development and memory. Prof. Kunes has many years of experience in high school education, helping multiple generations of high school students achieve their educational goals. He is passionate about inspiring young scientists to develop creative problem solving skills to make greater future contributions to society through research.
Dr. Sam Kunes
Program Director
At Duke University Medical Center’s Hematology Department, Pei researched Huntington’s Disease as a first-year undergraduate. Later inspired by an education psychology course and compelled to learn his native language, he worked in comparative education in China and helped lead an education start-up from infancy to maturity at an international scale. Developing education programs that have shaped the lives of thousands of passionate students across the world has affirmed his appreciation for the extraordinary work of human development.
Pei Yen
Operations Director
Martyna is passionate about biology and science education. She was a bronze medalist in the 2012 & 2013 International Biology Olympiads (IBO) and gold medalist in the Lithuanian National Biology Olympiad (LitBO) in 2011, 2012, and 2013. She is a published author on science competition preparation, founded an online tutoring community platform, and has mentored over several hundred students over nine years.
Martyna Petrulyte
Academic Development
OUR TEAM
Prof. Kunes has been on the faculty of Harvard University for thirty years, where he teaches courses in cell biology and neuroscience. His research is in the fields of neural development and memory. Prof. Kunes has many years of experience in high school education, helping multiple generations of high school students achieve their educational goals. He is passionate about inspiring young scientists to develop creative problem solving skills to make greater future contributions to society through research.
Dr. Sam Kunes
Program Director
At Duke University Medical Center’s Hematology Department, Pei researched Huntington’s Disease as a first-year undergraduate. Later inspired by an education psychology course and compelled to learn his native language, he worked in comparative education in China and helped lead an education start-up from infancy to maturity at an international scale. Developing education programs that have shaped the lives of thousands of passionate students across the world has affirmed his appreciation for the extraordinary work of human development.
Pei Yen
Operations Director
schedule dates
Student Arrival & Departure Schedule.
Student Arrival
Tuesday June 25, 2024
Student Departure
Friday July 12, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The tuition for the 2024 BioResearch Program is $9,950. This covers air-conditioned housing, academic facilities, laboratory materials, 3 meals a day, and planned group activities. It is an intensive program that makes use of weekends in the classroom and laboratory to achieve progress, rigor, and academic hours akin to a three-week program.
The academic staff will offer students feedback on both classroom and laboratory components. Professor Kunes cannot guarantee personal recommendation letters to any student from this program, but he is an experienced mentor to high school students and takes joy in advising students in the pursuit of future biology endeavors.
