Systems biology is an approach in biomedical research to understanding the larger picture—be it at the level of the organism, tissue, or cell—by putting its pieces together. Cancer systems biology integrates different types of information across many patients and is a powerful approach to the discovery of cancer treatments. In the DREAM-High course, we will explore clinical and genomic data from breast cancer patients and discover how combining the data with statistics and computing provides a holistic view of breast cancer. Through a series of presentations, interactive demonstrations, and coding activities, we will learn about cancer from many perspectives, including biology, medicine, statistics, computing, physics, and patient advocacy.
Participants will receive a stipend of $1,300 and meet with instructors online several times a week during the period from July 6 through August 14. No prior knowledge of cancer and computer coding is required. More information can be found at https://dream-high.org/.
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Applications may be submitted to the Palazzo Strozzi Foundation by teachers and directors of your school on behalf of students and should include:
For the 2026 Dream-High we select candidates only from the high schools participating to the 2025-2026 Palazzo Strozzi High School Renaissance Award. Winners will be selected as follows: four in New York City, two in Detroit, two in Los Angeles.
Questions: Please contact Diana Murray, PhD, Research Scientist in Systems Biology at Columbia University. Email: dm527@cumc.colummbia.edu.
