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This year HBCAC students presented once again at the Breast Cancer Environmental Research Program (BCERP) conference. After a rigorous summer internship each teen submitted a scientific abstract, created a poster and articulately explained what they had learned.

The Student and Scientists Environmental Research Scholarship program provides young adults with a solid foundation in environmental science and provides a forum for highschool students to integrate their discoveries into their personal lives. Our students go on to educate the community regarding environmental factors and how they have an impact on our health.  Most recently, at a national Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Program Conference (BCERP), our students presented what they had learned and were able to articulate how it impacts public health. Their contributions to the program were well received, each of our students were recognized by the science community and received awards.

"We could not be more proud of the dedication and accomplishments of all the students who have graduated from our program of prestige." Lisa Kratter, HBCAC Students and Scientists Program Coordinator.

Scientists:

Stony Brook University, Biomedical Engineering, Long Island
Balaji Sitharaman, PhD

Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass.
Ana Soto, MD and Carlos Sonnenschein, MD

Silent Spring Institute, Newton Mass.
Julia Brody, PhD

Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
Jose Russo, MD and Irma Russo, MD

The following internship are placements for July 2011:

Stony Brook University, Biomedical Engineering, Long Island
Kayla Neville, Commack H.S.
John Yang, Great Neck North H.S.
Balaji Sitharaman, PhD
Click here to view the poster
Click here for the abstract

Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass.
Melissa Wing, Northport H.S. 
Vita Jaspen, Great Neck North H.S. 
Ana Soto, MD
Click here to view the poster
Click here for the abstract

Silent Spring Institute, Newton Mass.
Megan Hansen, Huntington H.S. 
Catherine Wang, Great Neck North H.S. 
Julia Brody, PhD
Click here to view the poster
Click here for the abstract

Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
Joshua Solomowitz, Huntington H.S.
Harrison Ferlauto, Commack H.S. Youtube Video
Yonatan David, North Shore Hebrew Academy H.S. 
Drs. Jose and Irma Russo
Click here to view the poster
Click here for the abstract

For more information on the program, please contact HBCAC office via email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 631 547-1518.