Overview
The Chung Lab’s research spans cancer and cell biology, single-molecule protein dynamics, membrane biophysics, mechanobiology, coding and AI development, and epidemiology analysis. Our internship pathways mirror this breadth so trainees can match their interests and preparation with the right level of research responsibility. Several hard-working interns have earned co-authorship on abstracts and peer-reviewed manuscripts based on their contributions.
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High School Research Internships
Introductory, mentored projects with safety training and weekly check-ins. Students join an ongoing effort in wet-lab imaging or basic analysis and present a short poster at the end of the term. Typical commitment is 6–8 weeks in summer or a steady weekly schedule during the school year. Meet our interns! (link)
BAPY (Be A Protein Yourself) Internships
A selective track for students who have a strong interest in more quantitative research in the lab. BAPY interns work on single-molecule imaging/analysis, computational biophysics, coding (Python/Matlab), and/or AI model design. The track includes co-mentorship, code reviews, and reproducible notebooks. Expected outputs include a mini-manuscript–style report or poster and a curated Git repository; authorship is possible based on contribution. Recommended background: AP/IB Calculus (or equivalent) and prior coding experience. Meet our BAPY interns! (link)
Undergraduate Internships
Project-based training across wet-lab & imaging, biophysics/instrumentation, or AI pathology. Students contribute data or models and conclude with a report or poster; abstracts and co-authorship are possible with sufficient contribution. Meet our undergraduate interns! (link)
How to Apply
Email a single PDF with a one-page statement of interest (preferred track, dates, weekly availability), résumé/CV, unofficial transcript, and a brief summary of coding or lab experience. Summer applications receive priority review in mid-February; school-year placements are rolling. All research interns complete safety and ethics onboarding.