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Accelerator Track

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The Accelerator Track is designed for academically driven students to introduce them to the rigors of medical science. This program emphasizes on advanced concepts and incorporates recent scientific developments, discoveries, technological advancements in biomedical science, and enables students to delve deeper into the real world applications.

Empower your Potential

Knowledge is power like none other
As part of the program, students undertake guided scientific projects and engage in scientific inquiries. Further, students have the opportunity to present their research findings at scientific symposiums and competitions, offering them a taste of the real-world impact their work can have.
Students: High School / Middle School / Gap year students
Duration: Two Weeks (approximately 6 hours/day )
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Program Dates: June 24th - July 5th, July 8th - July 19th, July 22nd - Aug 2nd
Format: Commuter and Online
Courses Offered: Refer Here

Structure of Accelerator Track

Lectures

No prior AP biology or advanced knowledge is required. At the beginning, we introduce the basic concepts required to follow the course.

Guided Group discussions

We conduct group discussions based on the literature and publications, to help identify the core questions and demonstrate the process of pursuing solutions systematically and scientifically.

One-on-one meetings with Instructors

Dedicated sessions with the Instructors allow for the students to discuss their individual preferences in terms of the future course of study, explore the college majors and elective subjects that may align with their interest or the prospects they entail.

Capstone project

As part of the program, students undertake guided scientific projects. Students have the opportunity to select a topic of their choice from any of the subjects covered in the course. Our instructors collaborate with students to assist them in identifying pertinent scientific literature, enabling the formulation of valid hypotheses.
Our unique and robust infrastructure, provides a broad spectrum of resources, fostering collaboration among students as they engage in their projects. Our training approach encourages students to delve into advanced topics, cultivating a deeper understanding.
The findings from the study are presented at a concluding colloquium. Further, students have the opportunity to present their research findings at scientific symposiums and competitions, offering them a taste of the real-world impact their work can have.
Important Application Dates - Refer here

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Course Name

Code


Genetics & Cancer Biology

AT011

Neuroscience

AT015

Biotechnology

AT017

Biomed Data Science

AT020

Immunology

AT022

Pandemic Outbreaks & Controls

AT031

Our alumni students have found the course helpful in crystalizing their path forward in college/career via long term biomedical internships for high-school students.
Join our vibrant community where connections last a lifetime! As part of this nurturing family, access a network of instructors, alumni, and fellow students, creating an ongoing dialogue to discuss, share, and learn long after completing the course. Your journey doesn't end – it evolves

Activities & Credits

Poster Making
Students learn to make high quality science posters & hone their presentation skills.
Report/Paper
Learn to draft scientific write-ups with clear and convincing narratives.
Certificates
Outstanding students also get opportunities for long-term projects with mentors.

Project Reports from Our Recent Students

Oncolytic Viruses in Glioblastoma

https://elioacademy.org/student/24/gautham-anand

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Gautham Anand
(CS Academy International)

Oncolytic virotherapy is a novel treatment for glioblastoma (GBM), which is a highly aggressive brain cancer with limited treatment options and poor survival rates. GBM is characterized by its genetic and epigenetic heterogeneity, which contributes to resistance against conventional therapies like chemotherapy and radiation. The study focuses on Delytact, an oncolytic virus derived from the herpes simplex virus, which selectively infects and destroys cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.

Skeletal dysplasia: Achondroplasia

https://elioacademy.org/student/24/amy-miao

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Amy Miao
(Saratoga High School)

Achondroplasia is a form of skeletal dysplasia or dwarfism caused by genetic mutations. Affecting approximately 1 in 15,000 individuals, achondroplasia is characterized by disproportionate dwarfism, where individuals have an average-sized torso and short limbs. The condition is primarily caused by a mutation in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) gene, leading to abnormal bone growth due to impaired chondrocyte proliferation. Most cases arise from a spontaneous germline mutation, although achondroplasia can be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.

Lysosomal Storage Disease : Tay Sachs

https://elioacademy.org/student/24/diksha-dinesh-kumar

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Diksha Dinesh Kumar
(Edison High School)

Tay-Sachs Disease (TSD) is a severe, autosomal recessive genetic disorder that primarily affects the central nervous system (CNS) by causing the destruction of nerve cells. As a form of lysosomal storage disease, TSD is caused by mutations in the HEXA gene, which encodes the enzyme hexosaminidase A. This enzyme is crucial for breaking down fatty substances in the body, specifically gangliosides, within the CNS.

Forgetting to Remember: Memory Dysfunction in Alzheimer's Disease

https://elioacademy.org/student/24/evangeline-leung

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Evangeline Leung
(Cheltenham Ladies' College)

There are complex underlying neurobiological mechanisms for memory formation, retention, and the pathological forgetting associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Memory formation involves encoding, storage, and retrieval processes facilitated by synaptic plasticity, which allows neurons to strengthen or weaken their connections based on activity. In Alzheimer's disease, this process is disrupted, leading to significant memory loss and cognitive decline.

TERT Shelterin Complex

https://elioacademy.org/student/23/neerja-bathla

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Neerja Bathla
(Keystone School)

Melanoma accounts for 1.7% of global cancer diagnoses and is the fifth most common cancer in the USIt has risen in developed countries with a majorly fair-skinned population.This project studies the hypothesis that telomerase rever transcriptase (TERT) and shelterin complex (TERF1/2) gene mutations will be present in Melanoma patients, and that the presence of these mutations will lead to a poorer prognosis in melanoma patients.

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What Our Students Say

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Elio Academy has been a part of my life for the past two years, and I am so grateful for all of the opportunities in biomedical research that it has given me. I participated in a summer program for two weeks in 2022, and I am part of the Extended Fall Research Program in 2023. Both programs have taught me so much, and enhanced my knowledge of biomedical research. The instructors are engaging, accommodating, and helpful, and the overall program is extremely informative and just a really amazing opportunity. I highly recommend this program, as it has helped me scientifically in many ways, and forced me to think and ask questions. Elio Academy has shaped me as a scientist, student, and researcher, and I cherish and appreciate everything that it has given me.

Neerja Bathla

Keystone School, San Antonio

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