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SPISE Internship Program

The Student Internship Program, launched in 2014 by the Caribbean Diaspora for Science, Technology and Innovation-New England, Inc. ( CADSTI-NE ) in collaboration with the Caribbean Science Foundation, facilitates internships for Caribbean post-secondary or tertiary students at biotech and high tech companies in the US, Canada, UK and the Caribbean. These internships are approximately 4 – 12 weeks in duration, and give the students first-hand working experience to see how Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) are applied to research and development. Specifically, the internships at companies provide an opportunity for students to:

See the diverse career paths available in that industry Learn new laboratory techniques and skills Observe how equipment is operated, maintained, and controlled Network with individuals associated with that industry Observe the operations and infrastructure of a company

Internship application, intern testimonials.

“My internship was eye-opening. I got to perform a whole lot of protein biochemistry lab procedures including SDS-PAGE and Capillary Isoelectric Focusing”– Candice Greene, 2014 summer intern and SPISE graduate.

“My internship at Alexion Pharmaceuticals was extremely rewarding. I adopted an interdisciplinary approach to biology that drew upon prior coursework and an innate passion to discover. I am more than thankful to CADSTI-NE and Alexion Pharmaceuticals for the opportunity to learn and grow!” — Liam Neath, 2015 summer intern and SPISE graduate.

“DEFINITELY a step towards personal improvement. I got to interact with a group of amazing people and work at a VERY impressive facility. A summer well spent!” Obe Joseph, 2014 summer intern and SPISE graduate.

2020 Internship Program

In 2020, out of the 11 initial internship opportunities in January, CADSTI-NE was able to provide 2 internships despite the numerous challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, at the following institutions: TraceLink (North Reading, MA) and Foursquare Rum Distillery (Barbados). Resilience and adaption to change were important life experiences gained by the students!

2019 Internship Program

In 2019, CADSTI-NE arranged 8 internships for SPISE graduates at the following institutions: Voyager Therapeutics (Cambridge, MA), CAMP4 Therapeutics (Cambridge, MA), COGEN Immune Medicine (Cambridge, MA), General Electric (London, UK), Foursquare Rum Distillery (Barbados) and Emera Caribbean (Barbados). CADSTI-New England’s November 2019 Newsletter, below, features the eight SPISE graduates who participated in the 2019 Internship program:

CADSTI-NE Newsletter – November 2019

2018 Internship Program

In 2018, CADSTI-NE arranged 10 internships for SPISE graduates at the following institutions: Voyager Therapeutics (Cambridge, MA), VML (New Haven, CT), Sagicor (Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad), Foursquare Rum Distillery (Barbados), Emera Caribbean (Barbados), and Trinidad Systems Limited (Trinidad and Tobago). CADSTI-New England’s November 2018 Newsletter, below, features the ten SPISE graduates who participated in the 2018 Internship program:

CADSTI-NE Newsletter – November 2018

2017 Internship Program

In 2017, CADSTI-NE arranged 15 internships for SPISE graduates at the following institutions: Voyager Therapeutics (Cambridge, MA), VML (New Haven, CT), Peloton (Calgary), UCSD STARS (San Diego, CA), Sagicor (Barbados, Trinidad and Tampa), Foursquare Rum Distillery (Barbados), Emera Caribbean (Barbados), and TSL (Trinidad and Tobago). CADSTI-New England’s November 2017 Newsletter, below, features the fifteen SPISE graduates who participated in the 2017 Internship program:

CADSTI-NE Newsletter – November 2017

2016 Internship Program

In 2016, CADSTI-NE arranged 5 internships for SPISE graduates at Harris Paints, Foursquare Rum Distillery, Genesis Engineering Solutions and the STARS program at the University of California, San Diego. CADSTI-New England’s October 2016 Newsletter, below, features the five SPISE graduates who participated in the 2016 Internship program:

CADSTI-NE Newsletter – October 2016

2015 Internship Program

In 2015, CADSTI-NE facilitated 3 student internships during the months of June – August, including 2 internships at Synageva BioPharma, and 1 internship at Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados.  

2014 Internship Program

In 2014, CADSTI-NE facilitated 4 internships for students from the Caribbean, including 1 internship at Synageva BioPharma – a large biotech company in the Boston area, 2 internships at Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados, and 1 internship at a Boston University biology research laboratory.     Students in the biology/biotechnology internships observed and also carried out experimental techniques such as PCR, plasmid preparation, mutagenesis, genotyping, cell culture, transfection, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, Q-TOF LC/MS, HPLC, and capillary isoelectric focusing.

Students in the Foursquare Rum Distillery internships observed systems operators in the control room, chemists conducting quality control tests in the process and on the final product, and electricians and mechanical engineers servicing machinery such as the compressor, boiler, and pumps. Thus, the interns observed the practical applications of biology, chemistry, physics, math, computer science, and engineering to discovering, developing and manufacturing products.

Importantly, all of the students were exposed to the broad range of career opportunities possible with a degree in one of the STEM disciplines.

Please see www.cadsti-ne.org for more details, or contact CADSTI-NE [email protected] for further information.

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Voyager Therapeutics is a gene therapy company focused on developing treatments and platform technologies. Its lead candidate, VY-AADC, is in Phase 1 clinical trial for Parkinson's disease. The company also has preclinical programs for ALS, Huntington's disease, Friedreich's ataxia, tauopathies, and SMA. Voyager has collaboration and license agreements with Neurocrine Biosciences, Pfizer, and Novartis Pharma. It was founded in 2013 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Voyager Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VYGR) is a biotechnology company dedicated to leveraging the power of human genetics to modify the course of – and ultimately cure – neurological diseases. Our pipeline includes programs for Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s disease, and multiple other diseases of the central nervous system. Many of our programs are derived from

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Health & Wellness

• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Medical Plan – Voyager covers up to 100% of the annual deductible through a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) – Fitness and weight loss program reimbursements – Comprehensive “Learn to Live” mental health programming
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
• EyeMed Vision
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts to fund eligible out of pocket medical, dental and vision care expenses or childcare or eldercare expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Onsite gym (Lexington)
• Flexible time off with “unlimited” vacation time, sick days, and personal days
• Paid Company holidays and year-end shut down between Christmas and New Years
• Summer Hours between Memorial and Labor Day
• Twelve weeks of 100% paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child for all parents welcoming a new addition to their family
• Tuition Reimbursement for approved, college-accredited courses, training programs, and seminars, up to company maximums.

Financial Well-Being

• 401(k) plan allowing pre- and post-tax contributions and includes a generous company match with immediate vesting
• Company-paid life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary insurance products including supplemental life, accident and critical illness
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with two annual participation opportunities
• Equity grants and stock options awards upon hire, as well as through our annual performance cycle
• Prosper Wise financial wellness benefit offered by MMA
• Auto & Home Insurance Discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Lifestyle Savings Account (travel, spa services, personal training, clothing, food delivery, etc.)
• Commuter Benefits (MBTA pass each month is fully reimbursed for all employees) and Free Onsite Parking (including onsite electric car charging services)

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• Company-wide peer-to-peer recognition and mentoring program
• $3,500 cash bonus for successful employee candidate referrals (unlimited)
• Subsidized lunches and snacks, social hours, team outings, holiday celebrations
• Volunteer opportunities to support the local community
• Patient speaker events and fundraisers to support patient programs