CREP for undergraduates at VSU
As part of the VSU-MCC Partnership for Cancer Disparities (SUCCEED), undergraduate students at VSU with an interest in cancer health disparities research are encouraged to participate in a tailored 10-week, summer mentored research experience through CREP. In addition to nearly 400 hours of research experience, students will participate in weekly career development workshops and poster presentation opportunities at a Summer Research Retreat.
Students can choose between a bench science track in which they will conduct research under the mentorship of a Massey faculty member or a community health track in which they will conduct research under the mentorship of a VSU faculty member.
- Bench Science Research at Massey: Laboratory-based cancer research experience at Massey with a Massey faculty mentor working with the molecular basis of cancer. Students will learn about and employ such techniques as tissue culture, molecular techniques (PCR, western blotting) and bioinformatics.
- Community & Public Health Science at VSU: Community engagement and data sciences research experience with VSU faculty mentors.
Program details
- 10-week mentored research experience (May 26 - August 1, 2025)
- A full-time commitment during program dates is required
- Students must be actively enrolled at VSU at the undergraduate level with a minimum GPA of 2.7
- A 2-course sequence must be completed in the Fall and Spring Semesters following completion of the summer program:
- Topics in Cancer Disparities
- Principles of Community Engaged Research
- Stipend up to $5,000 available
- Two (2) letters of recommendation must be submitted from a professor, coach, mentor or other individual who can attest to the student’s academic interests and abilities and a statement of interest
Letter of recommendation guidelines (PDF)
CREP applications are now open and due February, 15, 2025. For more information, contact Rosuany (Rose) Vélez Acevedo, Ph.D., at velezrn@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9657.