Discovery. Design. Translation. Reimagining what’s possible in medicine.

Regenerative medicine is revolutionizing how we understand, treat, and heal the human body – pushing the boundaries of science and technology to create solutions once thought impossible. At the Regenerative Medicine Institute, high school students will explore how biology, engineering, and innovation converge to repair, replace, and regenerate tissues and organs, while advancing new frontiers in health and technology.

Through hands-on activities, interactive labs, and direct engagement with researchers and graduate students from the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) and the NSF Regenerative Medicine Engine in North Carolina, participants will experience the full spectrum of regenerative medicine. Students will investigate stem cells, biomaterials, tissue engineering, and enabling technologies, as well as emerging areas such as organ-on-a-chip systems, biomanufacturing, regenerative medicine in space, and the role of artificial intelligence in accelerating discovery and clinical translation.

This immersive experience empowers students to envision themselves as future innovators – exploring cutting-edge research, discovering diverse career pathways, and understanding how breakthroughs move from the lab bench to real-world applications that transform lives.

At a Glance

2026 Dates: Week of July 5 – 10

Program Length: Sunday – Friday, overnight

Who Can Apply?: Current 9th – 12th grade students

Tuition: $3,500

*Tuition is subject to change per year

Location: Winston-Salem, NC – Wake Forest University Reynolda Campus

**Courses carry no secondary school or college credit. Upon completion of the program, an official Wake Forest University Certificate of Completion will be awarded to all Medicine Institute participants.