Learn Genetic Engineering. Present your Research.
One week. Real genetic engineering. Glowing results that stand out on college applications.
Summer 2026
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One week. Real genetic engineering. Glowing results that stand out on college applications.
Day-by-Day Breakdown of Our Curriculum
Students will learn university-level molecular biology, including DNA structure, gene expression, and the science behind bacterial transformation through interactive simulations and expert instruction.
Students will perform real genetic engineering: extracting plasmid DNA, transforming E. coli with GFP, and growing their own glowing bacterial colonies. They'll document their work in a professional lab notebook, just like university researchers.
Students will analyze their experimental results and create a professional research poster. They'll present their findings in a formal symposium, gaining valuable experience in scientific communication and public speaking that will impress university admissions officers.
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Bacterial transformation, genetic engineering, pipetting, selective plating, fluorescence analysis.
Original research poster you can use for competitions and applications.
Deep, practical understanding of the biology behind genetic engineering — from how DNA is introduced into bacteria to why colonies glow under UV light.
Official certificate and personalized mentor feedback included.
David is a pre-medical student at McMaster University. He is the recipient of countless prestigious national and international awards, including those from organizations such as DECA, HOSA, and even the renowned Breakthrough Prize Organization backed by names such as Mark Zuckerberg. While only in high school, David independently mastered bacterial transformation, engineering E.coli to express GFP — the same experiment at the core of this camp. Below are a few of his noteworthy achievements.
2024: 1st in Canada, Top 30 globally (Top 1%) out of thousands of international applicants. Created a video combining film, animations, and video editing to teach the biology behind neoantigen-based cancer treatment. Judged by a panel of Ivy League professors, medical researchers, astronauts, and science teachers.
2025: Top 15 globally (Top 0.5%) out of thousands of international applicants for video on the PD-1/PDL-1 pathway, how cancer cells exploit it, and how we can fight against them with Checkpoint Inhibitors. Finalist — further judging awaits.
Placed top 10 (96.7th percentile) on the HOSA Behavioral Health exam, which covered topics ranging from neuroscience to psychology. The Behavioral Health event was the single most competitive exam in HOSA at the time.
Provincial: First place overall in Ontario for DECA Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research (HTOR), and qualifier for ICDC (international level of competition). Scores: report - 60/60, presentation - 39/40, overall - 99/100.
International: Placed top 1% in the world for DECA's "Hospitality and Tourism Operations Research" event.
David brings extensive hands-on teaching experience to the camp. As a Volunteer Robotics Trainer at Envision Robotics (2020-2021), he dedicated 100+ hours teaching children how to design, build, and program robots — developing the same patient, structured approach to hands-on learning that makes complex science accessible and engaging.
More recently, as a Mentor with Best Buddies Canada (2024-2025), David worked with students with intellectual disabilities, designing inclusive and engaging activities. This experience reinforced his commitment to creating supportive learning environments where every student can thrive and discover their potential in STEM.
With extensive experience teaching robotics and mentoring students, David is passionate about empowering the next generation of biotech innovators.
All materials, lab access, and certificate included
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