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Collaborations with South Africa
Two scientists, visiting from Cape Town, South Africa, were at Oak Crest in the early part of 2024 to get training on how to use Synthetron Flow Reactor technology. Their aim was to return to South Africa with this technology to produce anti-HIV drugs locally. Photo Legend: Dr. Kanyisile Mhlana (left) and Dr. Thembela Sonti (right) standing in front of the synthetron (middle)
Silver Jubilee Celebrations in 2023
Silver Jubilee Celebrations in 2023 with photos and lots of good wishes from alumni.
Oak Crest senior faculty member, Dr. Marianne Smith, has made significant contributions to NASA’s New Initiative to Boost Inclusivity in STEM
This report outlines the community-driven approach to co-create NASA's Bridge Program, aiming to enhance participation in SMD activities. Learn how this initiative seeks to broaden STEM opportunities for underrepresented students, faculty, and institutions through a forthcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Celebrating Oak Crest Institute of Science’s Outstanding Contribution to Biomedical Education
We are thrilled to announce that the Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio) has recognized ...
Oak Crest continues research on COVID-19
The Oak Crest team continues to collect data from our COVID-19 workplace surveillance study ...
Pathway to STEM now accepting applications
The Pathways to STEM program is now accepting applications (click here to apply)! Pathways ...
MOST-IP welcomes CRISPR Classroom
We are excited to announce that CRISPR Classroom has joined MOST-IP: The Monrovia - ...
Oak Crest publishes study on HIV prevention using subdermal implants
Good News from the lab. The Oak Crest team demonstrate that a novel subdermal implant ...
City of Monrovia Receives Award of Excellence for Youth Employment Services (YES) Program
City of Monrovia Receives Award of Excellence Monrovia, California - The California Park & ...