Boston University School of Medicine CityLab

A strong fit for middle and high school students (and their teachers) who want hands-on biotechnology lab experience and exposure to biomedical science.

• Designed for middle and high school teachers and their students

• Hands-on biotechnology lab modules (DNA restriction analysis, PCR, bacterial transformation, ELISA, hemoglobin electrophoresis, and more)
• Access to a MobileLab that brings equipment to schools
• SummerLab and a Scholars Program option

• Participation is typically arranged through schools/teachers; SummerLab and the Scholars Program have their own enrollment processes (see program pages)

• Ask your science teacher whether your school already partners with CityLab or the MobileLab — often the easiest route in.
• For SummerLab or the Scholars Program, watch the CityLab site for the cycle's enrollment details and apply as soon as it opens.
• Come prepared to engage with wet-lab techniques like PCR and bacterial transformation.
• Use the Contact page to confirm current offerings and any costs before committing.

CityLab was established in 1991 and focuses on increasing diversity in STEM and biomedical sciences. The homepage doesn't list eligibility cutoffs, costs, or formal application steps — confirm via Contact Us.