2025 Biotech Camp (14 days)
5-day Course of Biotech & Medical Innovation: Unlocking the Power of DNA
Boston, New York City, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Seattle July 13 - July 26 (14 Days)
An elite global camp for aspiring leaders!
Experience a unique journey into Biotech & Medical Innovation! This exclusive 14-day international Biotech & Medical Innovation camp is tailored for outstanding students with a passion for Biotech & Medical Innovation. Receive mentorship from world-class experts with personalized guidance from Harvard and MIT. Gain unparalleled access to prestigious universities such as Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Princeton, UPenn, Columbia, Yale, and the University of Washington. Enjoy direct connections with industry giants including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, and leading quantum companies. Expand your network and career opportunities by meeting professors, researchers, and students from the USA and beyond.
Camp Fee: US$12,999 per Student
The Fee Includes:
Tuition
Campus & Lab Visit Fees
Accommodation & Meals in all cities
Local Transportation and guided city tours
Entrance Fees to museums and cultural sites
Travel Insurance (medical + emergency coverage)
Full-time Supervision & Support Staff
Administration & Program Materials
Certificate of Completion
14 days schedule:
Day 1
Welcome to Boston– Kickoff & Networking
• Airport Pickup
• Check-in at Boston Hotel
• Welcome Dinner
Day 2
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Discovering the World of Biotech, Harvard or MIT Teacher
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Harvard University Campus Visit led by a Harvard Student, who will share his Havard students life and his unique path to Harvard
Themes:
What is biotechnology? History and impact
DNA, genes, proteins, and how biotech is transforming health
Key breakthroughs: mRNA vaccines, synthetic biology, lab-grown organs
Activities:
Icebreaker: “If you could cure one thing with biotech, what would it be?”
DNA extraction from strawberries (hands-on mini lab)
Group discussion: “How did biotech fight COVID-19?”
Outcome: Students gain foundational knowledge of molecular biology and biotechnology's real-world relevance.
Day 3
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Gene Editing, Vaccines & Future Therapies, Harvard or MIT Teacher
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MIT Campus Visit led by a MIT student who will share his MIT studying life and his special path to MIT.
Themes:
Introduction to CRISPR & gene editing
How vaccines work (from traditional to mRNA platforms)
Emerging therapies: cell therapy, precision medicine, nanotech in health
Activities:
CRISPR demo or simulation activity (e.g., gene puzzle game)
Vaccine design challenge: “Create your own vaccine poster”
Guest speaker (PhD student or researcher in biotech lab)
Outcome: Students understand how genetic technologies work and are used in medicine.
Day 4
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Medical Innovation & Human-Centered Design, Harvard or MIT Teacher
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Boston Freedom Trail Tour
Themes:
How new medical devices and apps are developed
Design thinking in health: solve for the patient
Real-world case studies (e.g., wearable heart monitors, AI diagnostics)
Activities:
Mini medical design lab: identify a health problem and prototype a solution
Field trip or virtual lab tour: Visit a biotech startup or innovation center
Group brainstorm: What health problem would your team solve?
Outcome: Students explore how innovation and technology are used to solve real healthcare challenges.
One Boston Freedon Trail include:
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The Boston Common
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The State House
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The Black Heritage Trail
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The Park Street Church
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Granary Burying Ground
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Kings Chaple and his burying ground
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Benjamin Franklin's Statue/Site of the First Public School
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The Old Corner Book Store
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The Old South Meeting House
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The Old State House
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Site of the Boston Massacre
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Faneuil Hall
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Paul Revere's House
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The Old North Church
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Copp's Hill Burying Ground
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U.S.S. Constition
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The Bunker Hill Monument
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Day 5
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Bioethics, Business & Global Health Leadership, Harvard or MIT Teacher
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Campus Visit: Boston University, Boston College, Northeastern University, Brandeis University, Tufts University
Themes:
Ethics in biotech: genetic privacy, designer babies, access to medicine
Business of biotech: how startups raise funding and go to market
Biotech’s role in global health (vaccine equity, AI in diagnosis)
Activities:
Debate: “Should CRISPR be used to edit human embryos?”
Startup simulation game: Pitch your biotech idea
Team project work time with mentor check-ins
Outcome: Students practice critical thinking, leadership, and ethical reasoning in a global context.
Day 6
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Innovation Showcase & Graduation, Harvard or MIT teacher
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Boston City Cruises
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Boston party with teachers and Certificates
Themes:
Final presentations: AI for mental health, low-cost diagnostics, medical apps
Panel feedback from professors or professionals
Reflections on leadership, science, and collaboration
Activities:
Team pitch day: Present your biotech solution
Awards ceremony: Innovation Award, Science Communicator Award, Teamwork Award
Certificate of Completion + Group photo session
Outcome: Students leave with confidence, real project experience, and credentials.
Closing Ceremony & Certificates
Day 7
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Leave Boston to New York City
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Yale University Campus visit & Time Square Visit
Day 8
New York City tour
Visit:
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Columbia University
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New York University
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Statue of Liberty
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Empire State Building
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The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
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One World Trade Center
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Riverside Church
Day 9
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Leave New York City To Washington DC
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Princeton University and University of Pennsylvania Campus Visit
Day 10
Tour in Washington DC, will visit:
Capital Hill
White House
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Monument
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
National History Museum
National Mall
Washington National Cathedral
Day 11
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Leave Washington D.C. to San Francisco
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Visit The Golden Gate Bridge, Downtown and Fisherman's Wharf
Day 12
High Tech day in Silicon Valley will visit: Standford University, Apple Headquarters, Google Headquarters, Nvidia, OpenAI, Intel Museum
Day 13
Leave San Francisco to Seattle, will visit: Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing Manufactory and University of Washington
Day 14
The Last Day in Seattle: Seattle Center and Space Needle visit
