The Pills, Potions and Poisons program provides high school students with an overview of pharmacology and its relationship to health, disease and society. In the field of pharmacology, scientists study the interactions between drugs and the body and then apply what they have learned to the development of new drugs.  Once a therapeutic drug becomes available, pharmacists work with patients and other healthcare professionals to ensure patients get the best outcomes from their medications. Students will learn through a variety of approaches including hands-on experiments, field trips and projects.  The program is not designed strictly for students with an interest in pharmacy. In fact, any student with an interest in biomedical science (including careers in pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, laboratory research, etc.) is encouraged to apply. However, we do primarily explore careers in the pharmaceutical sciences (both clinical and research careers). This program does not explore careers related to forensic science, engineering or the physical sciences.

Deadline: To guarantee your position, please register and make payments below by June 8, 2025.

Cost: $250, which includes all supplies, meals, snacks, field trip expenses and a t-shirt.