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Hands-on Lab Experience
Education in a Real Lab Environment
A key element of the Orland Bethel Family Musculoskeletal Research Center is to encourage and support the education of trainees interested in the musculoskeletal field. We believe that education is the cornerstone of innovation and excellence in healthcare and are dedicated to fostering the next generation of leaders in the MSK field.
The goal of this 9-week Summer Student Research Program (SSRP) is to provide undergraduate and medical students, from within and outside of The University of Pittsburgh, with a hands-on laboratory experience with mentorship and training in research methods and scientific presentation skills.
Students will attend weekly seminars on varying topics, hosted by BMRC Core Scientists. Recorded seminars will be available on the official BMRC YouTube channel.
2025 SSRP Seminar Schedule
| Date | Time | Topic | Speakers |
| Mon June 2 | 3pm | Introduction | |
| Thurs June 5 | 8:30am | Journal Club Intro | |
| Thurs June 12 | 8:30am | Experimental Design | |
| Tues June 17 | 8:30am | Presenting Research | |
| Thurs June 26 | 8:30am | Journal Club | |
| Tues July 3 | 8:30am | Journal Club | |
| Thurs July 10 | 8:30am | Journal Club | |
| Thurs July 17 | 8:30am | Journal Club | |
| Thurs July 24 | 8:30am | Journal Club/Elevator Pitch | |
| Thurs Jul 31 | 8:30am | Medical School/ Grad School | |
| Friday Aug 1 | 11am | Poster presentations |