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MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT: Wistar Celebrates Accomplishments of 58 Diverse, Next-Gen Students & Pre-apprentices Completing Summer Science Education & Training Programs

WHERE: The Wistar Institute, 3601 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

WHEN: Thursday, August 8 at 2 p.m. (program 2-4 p.m.; reception 4-5 p.m.)

WHO: Presentations by:

    • Dario C. Altieri, M.D., Wistar President and CEO
    • Dr. Kristy Shuda McGuire, Wistar Dean of Biomedical Studies
    • Dr. William Wunner, Wistar Professor Emeriti and Founder of Biomedical Technician Training Program

  • Wistar marks the 25th Anniversary of the Institute’s Biomedical Technical Training (BTT) Program and celebrates participants of its Summer 2024 Education & Training Programs during a completion ceremony on August 8, 2024.

  • Dr. William Wunner, founder of the Institute’s Biomedical Technician Training Pre-Apprenticeship, will be the event keynote speaker.

  • More than 58 students from the City, Greater Philadelphia region, and across the nation will be recognized.

  • The students are completing one of four summer training programs at Wistar: the Biomedical Technician Training (BTT) Pre-Apprenticeship; the Cheyney University Internship; Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU); and the High School Program in Biomedical Research.

  • All four programs provide diverse, non-traditional students at the high school and undergraduate levels with hands-on laboratory training and the opportunity to contribute to Wistar biomedical research, with the goal of preparing students for continuing education and careers in the life sciences. The Wistar Institute’s Hubert J.P. Schoemaker Education and Training Center oversees all the organization’s education and training programs, which in 2023 included more than 450 students and fellows.

  • Wistar has developed and run biomedical research training programs for at least 30 years, starting with its high school summer program in 1994.

  • Wistar’s mission includes training a diverse and skilled workforce for the life sciences through engagement with authentic biomedical research. Wistar’s education and training programs serve high school students through postdoctoral fellows and include workforce training for adults, pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships.

ABOUT THE WISTAR INSTITUTE:

The Wistar Institute is the nation’s first independent nonprofit institution devoted exclusively to foundational biomedical research and training. Since 1972, the Institute has held National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Center status. Through a culture and commitment to biomedical collaboration and innovation, Wistar science leads to breakthrough early-stage discoveries and life science sector start-ups. Wistar scientists are dedicated to solving some of the world’s most challenging problems in the field of cancer and immunology, advancing human health through early-stage discovery and training the next generation of biomedical researchers. wistar.org