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Linda T. and John A. Mellowes Center for Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine

Medical College of Wisconsin Mellowes Center Student Engagement Opportunities

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Participate in Hands-On Activities and In-Person Events

TEAM UP with the Mellowes Center to discover how genomics and research science connect to precision medicine and are foundational in creating a real-world impact through engaging educational experiences. These opportunities introduce learners to scientific careers, applied problem-solving, and modern laboratory practices in accessible and inspiring ways. Each component is designed to spark curiosity, build foundational understanding, and support exploration of future STEM pathways. Together, these experiences highlight practical and meaningful steps toward future careers in genomic sciences and precision medicine.

Mellowes Center Educational Opportunities Inquiry

Want to learn more about one of the Mellowes Center opportunities? Still not seeing an educational opportunity that is the right fit for you? Please complete the form linked below and a member of our team will contact you.

Educational Opportunities Inquiry Form
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Career Panel

ENGAGE with professionals working across genetics, biomedical research, diagnostics, clinical care, and community-focused science. Students explore educational pathways, learn essential skills, and explore diverse career options through interactive discussion and small-group conversation. This experience helps students envision themselves in scientific roles while gaining practical insight into how genomics shapes medicine and society.

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Applied Genetics Case Study

PARTICIPATE in a guided genetics case study that introduces students to real-world applications of genetic information. Working in small groups, students examine how data is gathered, interpreted, and communicated in a clinical context. The experience emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and ethical considerations in applied genetics. Students leave with a clearer understanding of how genetics supports informed health based decision-making beyond the laboratory.

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Hands-On DNA Laboratory Experience

STEP INTO a fully functioning lab by putting on a lab coat and grabbing a pipette to experience what it’s like to work at the bench with real samples. Students perform a DNA isolation, evaluate sample quality, and learn how laboratory techniques contribute to research and diagnostics. Guided by experts in laboratory and genomic sciences, participants gain firsthand exposure to how biological data is generated and analyzed. This experience builds scientific confidence and brings classroom concepts to life through authentic practice.

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Genomic Data to Patient Care

EXPLORE the technologies that power modern genomic science through a guided tour of the precision instruments used to decode the base pairs of the genome. Observe how biological samples move from the wet lab through sequencing platforms to the generation of analytical outputs, gaining insight into the full technical workflow. Participants see how data are produced, what forms they take, and how quality and precision are maintained at each step. This experience reveals the coordinated systems, instrumentation, and processes that go beyond the base pairs making genomic discovery and precision medicine possible.

Contact Us

Linda T. and John A. Mellowes Center for Genomic Sciences and Precision Medicine (Mellowes Center)
Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

(414) 955-4887
(414) 955-6516 (fax)
mellowescenterinfo@mcw.edu

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