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Past students have contributed to studies in breast, colon, gastric, ovarian, and bladder cancers, as well as malignant melanomas \u2014 the same research areas where Wood Hudson is making new discoveries.<\/p>\n <p>UREP is one of three core pillars of Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory, alongside our Cancer Research program and Biospecimen Repository. It reflects our belief that advancing the fight against cancer requires not only discovering new knowledge, but also developing the people who will carry that work forward.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"about-highlight\">\n <p>No prior research experience is required. For many students, UREP is their first direct involvement in scientific research \u2014 and that's exactly the point. We meet students where they are and give them the mentorship, skills, and confidence to pursue careers in science and medicine.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 EXPERIENCE \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n <section class=\"experience\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <span class=\"section-label\">The Experience<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">What Students Do at Wood Hudson<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-subtitle\">Three pillars of learning that prepare students for real careers in science and medicine.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"experience-cards\">\n <div class=\"exp-card\">\n <div class=\"exp-icon\">\ud83d\udd2c<\/div>\n <h3>In the Lab<\/h3>\n <p>Students learn and practice real research techniques including cell culture, immunohistochemistry, tissue staining, protein quantification, and microscopy. They work with specimens from Wood Hudson's Biospecimen Repository \u2014 a collection of over 2 million human tissue specimens representing more than 65,000 cancer patients.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"exp-card\">\n <div class=\"exp-icon\">\ud83d\udcda<\/div>\n <h3>In the Classroom<\/h3>\n <p>Alongside bench work, students study cancer biology through textbook-based learning, journal article discussions, and a seminar series featuring guest lectures from Wood Hudson trustees, collaborating scientists, and other experts in the field.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"exp-card\">\n <div class=\"exp-icon\">\ud83c\udfa4<\/div>\n <h3>Presenting Their Work<\/h3>\n <p>Each student completes a final project \u2014 often designing an original experiment addressing a Provocative Question from the NIH National Cancer Institute. Students present at the Kentucky Academy of Science (KAS) and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 TESTIMONIALS \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n <section class=\"testimonials\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <span class=\"section-label\">Student Stories<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Hear From Our Alumni<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"testimonial-grid\">\n <div class=\"testimonial-card\">\n <div class=\"quote-mark\">\"<\/div>\n <blockquote>The personalized nature of the Wood Hudson Undergraduate Research Education Program has made it an invaluable experience for me, especially as my first experience in research. I gained a wealth of knowledge not only from the scientists but also from the many other experts who shared their insights with us through the seminar program.<\/blockquote>\n <div class=\"testimonial-author\">Jack Grayson<\/div>\n <div class=\"testimonial-school\">University of Kentucky<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"testimonial-card\">\n <div class=\"quote-mark\">\"<\/div>\n <blockquote>Wood Hudson's UREP prepared me for a career in medicine by providing me with excellent mentors. The institute's collaborative environment fostered my growth as a scientist, allowing me to contribute meaningfully to ongoing projects while gaining invaluable insights into the complexities of cancer research.<\/blockquote>\n <div class=\"testimonial-author\">Cameron Decker<\/div>\n <div class=\"testimonial-school\">Mount St. Joseph University<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"testimonial-card\">\n <div class=\"quote-mark\">\"<\/div>\n <blockquote>I learned so much more about laboratory techniques and processes in a real-world environment, compared to my previous chemistry and biology classes. I focused on mRNA translation in breast cancer cells this summer. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn what UREP has provided for me.<\/blockquote>\n <div class=\"testimonial-author\">UREP Student<\/div>\n <div class=\"testimonial-school\">Ohio State University<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"testimonial-card\">\n <div class=\"quote-mark\">\"<\/div>\n <blockquote>Since joining the UREP program at Wood Hudson, I feel that this program has not only made up for any experience I may have missed out on, but surpassed what I would have been able to learn in a classroom setting. In the lab, I am able to work hands-on and gain invaluable experience.<\/blockquote>\n <div class=\"testimonial-author\">Susan Sterling<\/div>\n <div class=\"testimonial-school\">University of Cincinnati<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 NUMBERS \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n <section class=\"numbers\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <span class=\"section-label\">Impact<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">UREP by the Numbers<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"numbers-grid\">\n <div class=\"number-card\">\n <div class=\"value\">45<\/div>\n <div class=\"desc\">Years of<br>the Program<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"number-card\">\n <div class=\"value\">400+<\/div>\n <div class=\"desc\">Students<br>Trained<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"number-card\">\n <div class=\"value\">47<\/div>\n <div class=\"desc\">Partner<br>Universities<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"number-card\">\n <div class=\"value\">85%<\/div>\n <div class=\"desc\">Continued in<br>Science Careers<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"number-card\">\n <div class=\"value\">12<\/div>\n <div class=\"desc\">Week Summer<br>Program<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 WHO CAN APPLY \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n <section class=\"apply\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <span class=\"section-label\">Eligibility<\/span>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Who Can Apply?<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-subtitle\">UREP is open to undergraduate students from any college or university.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"apply-inner\">\n <div class=\"apply-text\">\n <h3>Students from Every Background<\/h3>\n <p>Over the years, the program has welcomed students from dozens of institutions across Kentucky, Ohio, and beyond. Wood Hudson also has a longstanding partnership with The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky University, having hosted students from their program since 2009.<\/p>\n\n <h3>Why UREP Is Different<\/h3>\n <p>UREP exists because the next generation of scientists, doctors, and healthcare professionals needs more than textbook knowledge. They need mentorship. They need to understand what it feels like to work in a real lab, ask real questions, and pursue real answers. Wood Hudson's independent, nonprofit status means we can offer this experience without the bureaucratic constraints of larger institutions \u2014 students get personalized attention and meaningful responsibility from day one.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <h3 style=\"font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 16px;\">Partner Universities Include<\/h3>\n <div class=\"uni-tags\">\n <span class=\"uni-tag\">Northern Kentucky University<\/span>\n <span class=\"uni-tag\">Thomas More University<\/span>\n <span class=\"uni-tag\">Xavier University<\/span>\n <span class=\"uni-tag\">University of Kentucky<\/span>\n <span class=\"uni-tag\">University of Louisville<\/span>\n <span class=\"uni-tag\">Ohio State University<\/span>\n <span class=\"uni-tag\">Eastern Kentucky University<\/span>\n <span class=\"uni-tag\">Mount St. Joseph University<\/span>\n <span class=\"uni-tag\">University of Cincinnati<\/span>\n <span class=\"uni-tag\">The Gatton Academy (WKU)<\/span>\n <span class=\"uni-tag\">And 36+ more<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 NEWSLETTER \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 CTA \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n <section class=\"cta\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"cta-box\">\n <div>\n <h2>Ready to Begin Your Research Journey?<\/h2>\n <p>UREP operates year-round, with the summer program as its centerpiece. Whether you're an undergraduate student interested in cancer research or a faculty advisor looking for a hands-on research opportunity for your students, we'd love to hear from you.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"cta-contact\">\n <a href=\"tel:+18595817249\" class=\"btn-secondary\">Call (859) 581-7249<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <p class=\"cta-address\">\n Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory<br>\n 931 Isabella Street, Newport, KY 41071\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UREP \u2014 Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory Undergraduate Research Education Program Training Tomorrow’s Scientists \u2014 One Summer at a Time For over 40 years, UREP has given undergraduate students what most never get: real cancer research experience in a working laboratory, mentored by professional scientists. 400+ Students Trained 45 Years Running 47 Partner Universities 85% […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-69","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodhudson.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/69","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodhudson.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodhudson.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodhudson.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/woodhudson.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69"}],"version-history":[{"count":37,"href":"https:\/\/woodhudson.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/69\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1279,"href":"https:\/\/woodhudson.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/69\/revisions\/1279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/woodhudson.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}