Coding for Medicine in 12th Year
Prepare your student for the future of medicine, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence. At Coding for Medicine, high school students learn coding through exciting real-world challenges in genetics, genomics, healthcare, and biomedical research. Our unique programs combine computer science, AI, and laboratory science to help students develop technical skills, critical thinking, and research experience that stand out on college applications. Through summer camps, online courses, and hands-on lab experiences, students gain exposure to fields shaping the next generation of healthcare and scientific discovery.
Accomplishments of Our Students
Over the years, our students have turned curiosity into discovery and ideas into achievement. Our students from 2017 high-school summer camp successfully raised funds through crowdfunding to uncover the genetic secrets of salmonberry. The paper is available from biorxiv.
Our high-school students have completed original research projects, authored scientific articles, and earned top awards at the science fairs. Many have launched Coding for Medicine clubs at their schools inspiring peers and building vibrant communities around computational biology. A number of graduates of our high-school research groups joined MIT and other top universities. As undergraduates, our students continue to pursue their interests in computational biology. One student from our early cohorts started his PhD in computational biology at UCLA, proof that early exposure can spark lifelong scientific journeys.
Our 2026 Plan
This summer, we are offering live online modules via Zoom/chat and in-person modules at the Bellevue College. Due to strong demand, our AI/ML module is returning this year. We are also introducing a new Pre-Research module for students interested in science-fair–style projects, where participants can plan their ideas and prepare a project proposal for fall submission. All lab modules - Tinkering with DNA, Microbial Mysteries and Learning Chemistry with Enzymes - are being offered again.
Join the Genomics Revolution
The future of medicine is powered by data, DNA, and code.
Advances in DNA sequencing have transformed how scientists study disease, develop therapies, and understand human biology. As biology becomes increasingly data-driven, students with computational skills will be at the forefront of the next generation of medical breakthroughs.
At Coding for Medicine, students learn programming, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, and research skills through hands-on projects inspired by real challenges in healthcare and biotechnology. Our programs provide a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of computer science and medicine while building skills that are valuable for college, research, and future careers in STEM.
Learn to code. Explore biology. Help shape the future of medicine.
