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Inspiring the Next Generation of Cancer Researchers.
The first Katy ISD school to build a student-led oncology research and education organization — dedicated to making a real impact in the field of cancer research.
O U R P U R P O S E
"To understand cancer is to understand life, at its most fragile and most resilient."
— Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee · The Emperor of All Maladies
SLHS Cancer Research Society is a student-led non-profit organization focused on cancer education, research, mentorship, and emerging discoveries shaping cancer care. SLHS CRS brings HS students into science before college through our attendance/presentations at national conferences such as AACR, in collaboration with MD Anderson & Emory researchers.
W H A T W E D O
Four ways we put students inside real science.
Meetings, labs, mentorship, and outreach — a full year designed to take members from curiosity to published research.
M E E T I N G S
Research-Based Meetings
Bi-monthly meetings every other Monday, each centered around a specific topic in cancer biology — immunology, pathology, genetics — paired with a discussion of recent cancer research. Labs' major events and field trips run separately throughout the year.
R E S E A R C H
Research Programs
Free programs for every stage of the research journey: one-on-one research mentorship, an assisted cold-emailing program, and a collaborative experience where members research alongside our team and present at the AACR Annual Conference.
L A B S
Lab Opportunities
Two major lab experiences each year. In the fall, members run a pathology analysis of 100+ tissue slides with guidance on cellular characteristics; in the spring, a bacterial transformation lab anchors lessons on immunology and viruses.
O U T R E A C H
Outreach & Volunteering
Two major volunteer events a year, including cards created and delivered to patients at Texas Children's Hospital. For 2026-2027, we're expanding to outreach through educational programs at Baylor College of Medicine to grow cancer awareness in our community.
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A year of memories and accomplishments.
Q U E S T I O N S
Everything you need to get started.
Do I need prior experience to join or do research?
Not at all — most members join with zero research experience. Our free research programs walk you through finding a mentor, shaping a question, and eventually beginning your own research.
What research programs do you offer?
Three. Our flagship one-on-one mentorship is built for newcomers — guidance on developing a question, finding and contacting mentors, navigating the process, and understanding the path to publication. A specialized outreach program leverages our connections at MD Anderson and Emory to cold-email professors and physicians whose work matches your interests. And our collaborative program puts you alongside our team on active projects — scientific investigation, data analysis, and manuscript prep, with the potential to present at future AACR Annual Meetings.
I'm interested in joining. How do I register?
All Seven Lakes HS students can officially join through our registration form. At the start of each year, members pay a $15 fee for access to all meetings, labs, events, and trips. Students from other Katy ISD schools can get involved through our outreach projects. As a registered non-profit, all donations go toward club development and research opportunities.
How do I stay updated on club news and events?
Join our Remind at @slhscrs27, follow us on Instagram @slhscrs, or email us at slhscancerawareness@gmail.com.
I have more questions — who do I contact?
Come to our next meeting (the schedule lives in our Calendar), or email slhscancerawareness@gmail.com with specific questions or requests.
J O I N U SStart before college does.
Bring your curiosity — we'll bring the mentors, the labs, and the conferences. The next generation of cancer researchers starts with the students in this room.
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