Customs House in Galveston

Innovation in Life Sciences Summer Camp

Summer Camp 2026 Applications are officially OPEN!

We’re excited to welcome the next cohort of curious, creative, and forward-thinking students ready to explore innovation in action. This program is designed to inspire future leaders by providing hands-on exposure to science, entrepreneurship, and real-world problem solving.

We are especially excited to host you this year, feature speakers from around the world and celebrate our FIFTH annual Life Sciences in Innovation Summer Camp!

Dates: May 4th - May 7th, 2026
Location: 1700 Strand, UTMB Customs House, Galveston, TX 77550

To APPLY:
Life Sciences in Innovation SUMMER CAMP 2026 – Fill out form


Applications will close on April 10th, 2026 at 5:00pm CST. 


Learn how to change health & medicine from the inside out.


Our four day program brings together a diverse network of students, faculty, industry leaders, and innovators into a high-energy, low-stress environment focused on driving change in the health and life sciences. Gain insight as you chart your course, from mentoring and internships to building and leading successful ventures.

  • Negar Moradian, UTMB:

    "The hackathon brought us the opportunity to work in teams and present our ideas, and I had the chance to give one of my state-of-the-art projects on the subject of 'Implementing artificial intelligence for gait rehabilitation in the post-stroke individuals.' 
    Special thanks to Lanette Harris , Dr. Daniel Jupiter , and Dr. Massoud Motamedi for putting enormous energy into organizing such a valuable summer camp."

  • Fatima Muili, Texas Southern University:

    “I had a blast 💥! This was an event of firsts. If I start my narrative, I will end up with a book. Special thanks to #TSUCOPHS for choosing me to represent. #UTMB & Blackstone Launchpad crew and all the wonderful attendees and speakers in #innovation #research and #lifesciences"

  • Aireona Armagon, Texas Southern University:

    “Innovation and Entrepreneurship Camp was an amazing experience. Thank you to all the guest speakers and entrepreneurs for sharing a piece of your journey with us."

  • Nico Silva, UT El Paso:

    "(We) worked together and built a solid team to adapt, grow, and execute our innovation together. Still in the afterglow of this experience. Infinitely grateful to the sponsors and organizers. Congrats to all the teams for building, learning, leaning into the discomfort and being leaders in the #lifesciences and #innovation"

  • Naiju Thomas, UTMB:

    “Success never originates from the effort of a single person; it’s a result of teamwork. Thank you Daniel Jupiter, Lanette Harris, and Massoud Motamedi"