Sanford PROMISE Biomedical Research Investigation Days

BRI day is hosted by the PROMISE Lab at Sanford Research in Sioux Falls, SD. These one-day immersive experiences give students the change to dig deep into a topic. They will learn first-hand from research scientists and get an inside look at the research lab. During this BRI day, students will dig into the interactions between mind and body and stress and health. 

Topic: Mind-Body Interactions: Research on Stress and Its Influence on Health

The Strahm Lab at Sanford Research focuses on the interactions between stress and health to discern the pathways by which stress affects health, with emphasis on reproductive health and health disparities. 

Time: 9:30am-4:00pm (lunch provided)
Who: Students in grades 10-12
Where: Sanford Research, 2301 E. 60th Street North, Sioux Falls, SD
Fee: There is no fee to attend this event. Attendance is capped at 24 students with first-come, first-served registration. 

Dates for the 2023-2024 academic year:
   Monday, October 9th, 2023
   Friday, November 10th, 2023
   Monday, February 19th, 2024

BRI days are held on days when many local school districts do not have school. Please check your school calendar before signing up to make sure you can attend. Attendance is expected for the whole day. Partial attendance will not be allowed. Please plan to spend the full time from 9:30am-4:00pm at Sanford Research.