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Genetic Engineering

A hands-on genetic engineering program that gives high school students real laboratory experience.

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Markham/Richmond Hill, Ontario region • Tuition: $799 • One Week

What You'll Learn in Our Program

Hands-On Genetic Engineering, Research Skills, and More

Scientist pipetting

Day 1: Master Genetic Engineering Theory

Students will learn university-level molecular biology, including DNA structure, gene expression, and the science behind bacterial transformation through interactive simulations and expert instruction.

Glowing bacteria under UV

Days 2-5: Hands-On Lab Work

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.

Student presenting research

Days 6-7: Research Presentation

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.

What You'll Bring Home

Our Program offers One-Of-A-Kind Skills & Experience

Students will master essential techniques including bacterial transformation, genetic engineering, pipetting, selective plating, and fluorescence analysis through guided, practical experience.

Each student will create and present an original research poster, perfect for science fairs, competitions, and college applications.

Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of genetic engineering concepts, from DNA structure to the practical applications of bacterial transformation.

Upon completion, students will receive an official certificate and personalized feedback from their mentor, recognizing their achievements in the program.

Mentor Spotlight

A look into one of our mentors at the BioEngineering Fellows Program

David George

David George

  • McMaster CDCR: One of the youngest students selected as a mentee at McMaster University's Centre for Discovery in Cancer Research (CDCR).
  • Breakthrough Junior Challenge (2025): Global Finalist — Top 15 worldwide (Top 0.5%).
  • Breakthrough Junior Challenge (2024): Global Semifinalist — Top 30 worldwide (Top 1%) and 1st in Canada.
  • HOSA Behavioral Health: Placed Top 10 nationally (96.7th percentile) in one of the most competitive events.
  • DECA HTOR: 1st overall in Ontario and Top 1% internationally; perfect report score (60/60).
  • Teaching & Mentoring: Volunteer Robotics Trainer at Envision Robotics (2020–2021) with 100+ hours teaching design/build/programming; Mentor with Best Buddies Canada (2024–2025).
  • Lab Experience: Taught himself bacterial transformation and engineered E.coli to express GFP when he was in grade 10— the same core experiment students complete in this program.
  • Advanced Lab Skills: PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, Microscopy, Bacterial Transformation, Genetic Engineering.