Encouraging interest in STEM is one of our top goals at the Fogarty Institute. And that starts with offering opportunities, which is why Fogarty has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) to show them the fields of medtech and...
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Past Lefteroff Interns Thrive Post Program
The Lefteroff internship program, with its focus on mentorship and education, is a true reflection of the ideals of the Fogarty Institute. Each year, we are honored to host these bright young minds as they explore the potential for a career in the life sciences. The...
Sixth Annual Lefteroff Internship A Success With A Record 17 Participants
Building on a track record of great success, the sixth annual Lefteroff internship class was the biggest ever as the eight-week program keeps expanding and improving. This year we had a broad range of interns hailing from around the country, China, India and...
A Summer to Remember: Lefteroff Interns Gain Valuable Insight Into the Medtech Industry and Career Best Practices
There’s nothing more inspiring than working with interns and feeding off their curiosity and eagerness to learn more about the life sciences industry. That’s why the Lefteroff Fellowship remains one of our favorite programs here at the Institute. Now in its fifth...
Summer internship program helps spark long-term interest in healthcare
Our Lefteroff summer internship program is off to a great start. Twelve college students from throughout the U.S. are already in the midst of working hand-in-hand with some of our startups and have embarked on a full schedule of presentations by industry experts,...
Fogarty Institutes Prepares for 2016 Lefteroff Interns; Forms Ferolyn Fund Advisory Council
At the Fogarty Institute, we are committed to advancing our mission by teaching and raising the next generation of medtech innovators. That's why we established the Lefteroff Fund, in honor of Tracy Lefteroff, a remarkable leader and strong proponent for mentoring...
Internship Program Gives Life-Long Lessons on the Innovative World of Medical Technology
Silicon Valley is revered as a hot bed of innovation and the Fogarty Institute is at its epicenter – providing entrepreneurs, interns and fellows from all over the world with exposure to leading investors, corporations, physicians, hospitals, government officials and...
Thoughts from the Board
Benjamin Graham Dr. Ed Roberts Robert Friedland These three names might not mean much to you, until they are paired with the entrepreneur whom they famously mentored: Warren Buffet, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs respectively. This trio benefitted from the experiences of...