Summer-2023 batch: In accordance with local health policy in place, there may be vaccine requirements, masking and testing requirements during the program. More concrete information will be provided in April when the accepted students are announced. Please do not upload vaccination records until requested.
Program Description
ELIO academy offers a 2-week program onsite program in which biomedically oriented high school students are invited to learn basic skills of scientific research from career scientists pursuing research at several world renowned institutes in US.
The goal of the program is to nurture the interest in biomedical sciences and research early on. Our students learn and apply techniques for a medically oriented project. The program concludes with presentation at the closing colloquium.
Eligibility Requirements
All three of the following requirements must be met (no exceptions)
1. Students must currently be juniors or seniors at the time of application (as of the fall of 2023). Must be in the graduating class in next 2-3 years. 2. Students must also be 16 years old or older by the start of the program. 3. Students must be able to commute to UC Berkeley campus for the program.
The online application and program information document will be available on our website by last week of November. Summer 2023 Program Dates: June 26 - July 7 2023 Application deadline : Jan 15th Recommendations due : Jan 31st
Fees / Cost
Summer Course 2023 Fee : $ 4,450 for BSOP, includes room rent and boarding, notebook/pen, weekend field trip, transportation to/from the airport (with restrictions), and workshop materials Financial aid : Provided for families in financial distress. Scholarship : Complete tuition waived for 3 winners of the BSOP program. Students' work is evaluated based on student's performance throughout the program (components as comprehension, originality, participation, final presentation)
The selection process takes into account past grades, recommendation letter and importantly on passion/questions/SOP etc. Also, students must be able to start the program on June,2023. To apply, please complete the online form along with recommendation letter and recent transcripts. Limited scholarship available for financially deserving students.
Explore potential college majors and elective subjects with our instructors for your potential career options. They are happy to chat with you about your future plans. You can start building your college portfolio early by learning and developing a deeper understanding of complex advanced subjects.
By the conclusion of the course, students will have a good understanding and exposure to diverse fields of biomedical sciences. With the provided resources and continued support of our mentors, students will pursue their interests and learn during their school year. Our past students have found the course helpful in crystalizing their path forward in college/career via extended biomedical summer internships. Lastly, as a part of this health biomedical sciences summer camp and its nurturing community - Our students will have access to all our instructors, alumni, and fellow students to discuss and ask questions long after the course completion.
Be curious. Knowledge can change your world.
We at ELIO believe in setting you on your career path by planting that seed of knowledge and curiosity.
Past Experiences
What Our Students Say
Cedric Chan
Mills High, California
“The knowledge of mentors and their experience in biomedical sciences is invaluable and they are able to efficiently pass this knowledge onto her students.”
Clarice K
West Ranch High, California
“I've learned a plethora of tools in immunology. These opportunities of learning have contributed so much to my interest in biology and opened my eyes to the status quo of the medical world. The program consists of presentations, introductions to databases, and discussions of possible medical pathways for the students. Dr. Juhi Ohja was a great instructor for this course. Every day, she made sure to have the learning material cater to us and accommodate our needs and level of understanding. Dr. Ojha was very passionate about answering all the students' questions and made sure to inform us about other opportunities that were available to us. This program was a highly beneficial course that I would definitely return to and recommend”
Leon Engleman
Bosnia (Europe)
“Learning this course has been a life changing experience for me and many of the other future scientists. The course that she taught, called Molecular Cancer Biology and Bioinformatics was a relevant course that helped with many of my other courses, both in school and out of school. Not only was there a balanced amount of information, but she taught it in a manner that can be easily remembered and retained, and most importantly, is fun to listen to and think about. The course was not only useful for students who wish to practice something in biology in the future, but it was also very useful for shaping our thinking process into a very useful way which can be used in any field. Juhi is a pleasure to work with and she always strives to do the most for her students and to help them even outside of the course.”
Isabelle Li
California
“Very useful for students who wish to pursue biology in the future. Not only was there a balanced amount of information, but mentors taught in a manner that can be easily remembered and retained.”
Mounami Kayitha
“Learned from wonderful teachers who are experienced in the field of Biomedical Sciences. During my time in her lectures, she was thorough and able to explain complex topics to high schoolers with ease. She is capable of understanding and answering questions efficiently so that everyone can comprehend. Whenever I had questions or concerns, she guided me and gave me a helping hand in whatever I was confused about. I have experienced her enthusiasm firsthand and know that she is truly invested in helping students to excel. Her experience in Biomedical Sciences makes her a valuable resource and her kind, respectful, and empathetic personality makes her an even more valuable mentor.”
Min Joo
San Jose, California
“I wanted to sincerely thank you for the past two weeks of instruction and beyond that, your support and willingness you displayed to teach us these concepts! I truly learned so much about concepts that I would never have even thought about and really appreciate how you gave us time to ask questions to further understand these concepts and even were willing to make new slideshows to help clarify something or make something that we were also interested in. Keeping such an attentive class during these unprecedented times is a difficult task that you were able to successful overcome and conquer completely, so thank you!”
Jiang L
Wellington High, Ohio
“Fantastic teachers. I attended the course over the summer and I learned so much information I wouldn’t have learned otherwise in the classroom. The presentations are well designed and contains advanced topics. She is very patient and answers every question the student has, no matter basic or sophisticated. In addition to the course materials, she is always happy to share insights of what the career of an academic researcher is like. I want to be a researcher, and needless to say she had built a strong foundation for my future. ”
Cedric Chan
Mills High, California
“The knowledge of mentors and their experience in biomedical sciences is invaluable and they are able to efficiently pass this knowledge onto her students.”
Clarice K
West Ranch High, California
“I've learned a plethora of tools in immunology. These opportunities of learning have contributed so much to my interest in biology and opened my eyes to the status quo of the medical world. The program consists of presentations, introductions to databases, and discussions of possible medical pathways for the students. Dr. Juhi Ohja was a great instructor for this course. Every day, she made sure to have the learning material cater to us and accommodate our needs and level of understanding. Dr. Ojha was very passionate about answering all the students' questions and made sure to inform us about other opportunities that were available to us. This program was a highly beneficial course that I would definitely return to and recommend”
Leon Engleman
Bosnia (Europe)
“Learning this course has been a life changing experience for me and many of the other future scientists. The course that she taught, called Molecular Cancer Biology and Bioinformatics was a relevant course that helped with many of my other courses, both in school and out of school. Not only was there a balanced amount of information, but she taught it in a manner that can be easily remembered and retained, and most importantly, is fun to listen to and think about. The course was not only useful for students who wish to practice something in biology in the future, but it was also very useful for shaping our thinking process into a very useful way which can be used in any field. Juhi is a pleasure to work with and she always strives to do the most for her students and to help them even outside of the course.”
Isabelle Li
California
“Very useful for students who wish to pursue biology in the future. Not only was there a balanced amount of information, but mentors taught in a manner that can be easily remembered and retained.”
Mounami Kayitha
“Learned from wonderful teachers who are experienced in the field of Biomedical Sciences. During my time in her lectures, she was thorough and able to explain complex topics to high schoolers with ease. She is capable of understanding and answering questions efficiently so that everyone can comprehend. Whenever I had questions or concerns, she guided me and gave me a helping hand in whatever I was confused about. I have experienced her enthusiasm firsthand and know that she is truly invested in helping students to excel. Her experience in Biomedical Sciences makes her a valuable resource and her kind, respectful, and empathetic personality makes her an even more valuable mentor.”
Min Joo
San Jose, California
“I wanted to sincerely thank you for the past two weeks of instruction and beyond that, your support and willingness you displayed to teach us these concepts! I truly learned so much about concepts that I would never have even thought about and really appreciate how you gave us time to ask questions to further understand these concepts and even were willing to make new slideshows to help clarify something or make something that we were also interested in. Keeping such an attentive class during these unprecedented times is a difficult task that you were able to successful overcome and conquer completely, so thank you!”
Jiang L
Wellington High, Ohio
“Fantastic teachers. I attended the course over the summer and I learned so much information I wouldn’t have learned otherwise in the classroom. The presentations are well designed and contains advanced topics. She is very patient and answers every question the student has, no matter basic or sophisticated. In addition to the course materials, she is always happy to share insights of what the career of an academic researcher is like. I want to be a researcher, and needless to say she had built a strong foundation for my future. ”
Cedric Chan
Mills High, California
“The knowledge of mentors and their experience in biomedical sciences is invaluable and they are able to efficiently pass this knowledge onto her students.”
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