Mount's Rodrigues To Spend Summer Researching Cancer Cure

Kristen Rodrigues of MSC’s Class of 2014, was the only student in Rhode Island to be accepted into the 2013 Dana Faber Harvard Cancer CURE (Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences) Summer Program.

Kristen will be commuting to this 8-week program, which lasts from June 24-Aug. 16, from her home in Cumberland. During her 35-40 hour work week, she will be receiving hands-on experience in a cancer research.

The mission of the CURE program is to put high school and college students in real cancer research environments and introduce them to the field. The ultimate goal is to encourage students to pursue future careers in the biosciences (especially in cancer research) and to give practical meaning to their academic course work.

Kristen’s guidance counselor, Vivian Ferry, said, “Kristen is an extremely motivated student.  She is enthusiastic about learning and is really looking forward to participating in this unique and exciting program.”