Coaching from world-class mentors

You will receive coaching from our mentors who will bring their years of experience at world leading institutions. Our mentors are selected on the following criteria:

  1. Evidence of a strong publication record.
  2. Theoretical and research based experience.
  3. Ability to teach complex ideas to students of high-school experience levels.
  4. Experience with project development and idea generation.

Mentorship Team

Dr. Parsa Akbari is Research Associate at the University of Cambridge working in Statistical Genetics. He received his PhD from Downing College at the University of Cambridge in Statistical Genetics. Parsa has both academic and commercial experience in the application of statistical analysis to generate commercial and scientific value. In the past Parsa has worked for UCB Biopharma to develop Machine Learning algorithms predicting the side effects of drug compounds.

Dr. Akbari's research has been published in world leading journals including Cell and Science having received over 700 citations and being feaured in media outlets including the Daily Mail.

Parsa co-founded an online technology platform allowing the open source online generation of content by users which was sold in 2013. Parsa contributes to Downing Enterprise with his strong links to the entrepreneurial community in Cambridge including as a former president of the Cambridge Data Society, connection to the Judge Business School via the Accelerate programme.
Dr. Amir Reza Akbari
Dr. Reza Akbari received his medical degree from the University of Manchester and currently practices medicine at the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Kingsmill Hospital in the United Kingdom. Dr Reza Akbari has a special interest in medical research have published seventeen academic papers in the past two years and has presented at numerous regional and international conferences.

Dr Reza Akbari's research is focused on analytical and medical reviews of clinical practice to enable reccomendation to improve patient care including studies on the use of antibiotic therapy in the treatment of acute uncomplicated appendicitis, risk factors in the development of acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease following nonemergent cardiac surgery, and the effect of Vitamin K2 supplementation in Calcium related disorders.
Stand Out from the Crowd
Colleges receive thousands of applications, in this context it is critical for hopeful students to stand out from the crowd. It is very exceptional for a high-school student to apply having completed a research project.
Proof of Success
How can a student showcase their determination and passion for their area of study? A research project creates context by which a student can showcase their ability to succeed.
Letters of Recommendation
If students on our program excel in their work and impress their mentor they can request a letter of reccomendation for college applications, summer school placements or internships.
Career Development
Our program is tailored to inspire students, build their confidence and provide advice and training. Students who attend our course often go on to attend further summer schools, internships and develop a career in their chosen field.
Publications and Conferences
In the past, exceptional students have also been able to publish their work at conferences, student journals or submit to essay competitions.
Certificate of Completion
Students on our course are awarded with a final grade with feedback on their work as assesed by an experienced mentor. Students who pass the course are also awarded with a certificate of completion.