Cornell Cardiac Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) Program

A Summer Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Research Program

The CURE program, sponsored by the American Heart Association, will provide an introductory research experience toward understanding the growth, maturation, physiology, pathology, and regeneration of the heart. The program will introduce students to cutting-edge engineering approaches and technologies related to cardiac development, physiology, and disease. Student participants will engage in valuable research experiences, gaining valuable skills that will prepare them for cross-disciplinary careers in cardiac research.

Over a ten-week period (Summer 2026), five undergraduate students will partner with researchers in each sponsor’s lab to train in research techniques, conduct experiments, process and analyze data, and develop a formal research presentation. Participants will interact daily with their mentors and meet regularly with their faculty sponsors. Further, they will cohort with multiple ongoing summer programs at Cornell to build their professional networks, engage in additional career development training, and participate in multiple enriching activities uniquely available in our academic community.