Entering 7 – 9

Body Systems and Biomedical Innovations

What tools and techniques do doctors use to diagnose and treat illnesses? Scientists have developed all sorts of innovations to help people with chronic diseases and other conditions. In this program, you will deepen your knowledge of body systems, investigate how some of these systems may break down, and explore how scientists and engineers are working to solve these problems. Together we will use actual diagnostic techniques to solve medical mysteries for fictitious patients. We will dissect a sheep heart, journey inside blood vessels and cells in our Planetarium, and interview practicing doctors to learn more about the field. 

Parents are invited at 4 p.m. on the last day for teens to share their projects.

Program Info

Food: Lunch is provided. Teens bring a water bottle and snacks from home.
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
Location: UC Berkeley
Tuition: $1,465.00
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Session 1: 06/23/2025 – 06/27/2025
Optional Residential Add-on runs Sunday, June 22, 5:00 p.m. to Friday, June 27, 5:00 p.m. Residential add-on includes additional programming, on-campus housing, breakfast, and dinner. Limited spots available!
Residential Tuition: $1,255

Session 2: 07/07/2025 – 07/11/2025
No Residential Option

Session 4: 07/21/2025 – 07/25/2025
No Residential Option

Sample Day

7:30 a.m.

Wake-up for residential teens!  Residential teens enjoy breakfast & walk together to campus

9:00 a.m.

All teens sign in with instructors
Welcome activities and icebreakers
Opening Circle- group check-in and framing the day
Explore STEM concepts and hands-on investigations in your track
Mid-morning break with teens from other tracks
Hands-on investigations and exploration cont.

11:45 a.m.

Lunch break in campus cafeteria Social time with teens from other tracks

12:45 p.m.

Continued investigations and explorations in your track
Various lab tours and guest speakers
Afternoon break with teens from other tracks
Closing Circle- reflection prompts and preview of what’s ahead

 4:00 p.m.

College Pathways Programming
Campus or other tours 
Meet and talk to current college students 
Meet and talk to professionals from a range of STEM career fields

 5:00 p.m.

Commuter teens sign out with instructors
Residential teens walk together to dorms and enjoy some well deserved downtime 

 6:30 p.m.

Dinner
Evening program 
Free time

10:00 p.m.

Lights Out!

Activity Highlights

  • Dissect a sheep heart
  • Observe human brains, hearts, and lungs
  • Investigate and build models of human organs like the lungs and the digestive system
  • Conduct brain science investigations
  • Experiment with DNA extraction
  • Run fictitious patient diagnostics and design a treatment plan
  • Q&A with a doctor
  • Tour a research lab
  • Meet and mix with teens across other STEM tracks
  • Meet and talk to students and STEM career professionals
  • Project presentations and certificates 

Explore the Wonders of Body Systems!

Staff Bios

Marsiah LeBlanc

Marsiah LeBlanc is a sophomore  at UC Berkeley majoring in Molecular and Cell Biology with a concentration in Immunology and Molecular Medicine. Originally from Las Vegas, NV, she has a heart for community and a passion for making healthcare more accessible, equitable, and grounded in compassion. She’s especially interested in exploring how immunology and infectious disease research can drive breakthroughs in precision medicine and reshape the future of public health. Marsiah brings the same commitment she has for science into her advocacy work, collaborating with student leaders and organizations to uplift marginalized voices and reimagine what equity in science and healthcare can look like. 

Marsiah’s dedication extends beyond academics, whether catching the sun on the Glade or jogging a 5K across campus, she approaches everything she does with purpose, joy, and a drive to create real, lasting change.

Anika Rao

Anika Rao is a senior at UC Berkeley studying Molecular & Cell Biology with a concentration in Cell Biology, Development, and Physiology. She is very passionate about the world of science and finds joy in tutoring and teaching others. She appreciates the broad scope of science and its power to inspire curiosity in people of all backgrounds. 

During her free time, Anika loves to try new restaurants, read a good book, or go for a run!