Summer Research Opportunity: M-SURE

Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research Experience - Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases

The Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology is pleased to host 18 undergraduate students for a 12-week program of summer research related to diabetes and metabolic diseases. Domestic and foreign students currently enrolled at a degree granting university or college are eligible to apply, with preference given to those undergraduates interested in a career in diabetes-related research. Funding is from the

NIH, Caswell Diabetes Institute, Taubman Institute, and the Michigan Nutrition and Obesity Research Center.

Each student will be matched, based on their interests and background, to a basic or clinical laboratory involved in nationally recognized research related to diabetes and diabetes-related complications such as insulin signaling and insulin resistance, adipocyte biology, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and neuronal control of food intake and energy expenditure.

There will be a research forum in which fellows will present their work, as well as a noon lecture series and research seminars.

The M-SURE program pays $7200 (pre-tax) for 12 weeks of fellowship. Further details and application materials are available from the fellowship link within the departmental website:

https://michmed.org/jWzzx

The deadline for applications is February 1st, 2026. Program runs from May 26 to August 15th.

Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Assistant, Weill Cornell Medicine

Clinical Research Assistant
Jill Roberts Center for IBD, Weill Cornell Medicine

We are looking for a dynamic, meticulous, and enthusiastic person to work as a clinical research assistant in active clinical practice treating inflammatory bowel disease.

Job Overview:
• Full-time position with 2-year commitment (preferred) 

• Coordinate multiple clinical research studies, including: 
Phase III clinical trials, Longitudinal follow-up studies, Patient registries 

• Work closely with multiple physicians, primarily in Gastroenterology 

• Opportunity for daily shadowing in outpatient clinics, as well as regular 
learning opportunities (lectures, case conferences, grand rounds, etc.)

Salary Range: $22.11 to $28.79

Job responsibilities: 

• Protocol development 

• IRB submission and maintenance 

• Medical chart review 

• Data acquisition and analysis 

• Biological sample collection with basic laboratory processing and sample storage

• Manuscript preparation 

• Facilitate study enrollment and outpatient follow-up visits 

• Daily interaction with physicians, nurses, patients, and families 




Preferred qualifications: 

• One year research and/or clinical experience preferred but not required 

• Strong interpersonal skills, writing/communication skills, and attention to detail 

• Self-starter who takes initiative when appropriate and works well in teams with multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse backgrounds 


Interested applicants please send your resume to: 

Randy Longman, ral2006@med.cornell.edu

Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Coordinator, Icahn School of Medicine Dept. of Psychiatry

Position Available: Clinical Research Coordinator
Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment
Department of Psychiatry
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

The Department of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NYC is looking to fill several full-time research positions at the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment, run by renowned researchers in the field of autism. The Seaver Autism Center leads a progressive research program while providing comprehensive, personalized care to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Our multidisciplinary team of preclinical and clinical faculty seek to identify the causes of autism and advance effective treatments. Principal investigators include Drs. Alexander Kolevzon, Paige Siper, and Joseph Buxbaum.

We are looking for highly responsible, organized individuals who are interested in continuing to a medical, psychology, clinical genetics or professional clinical research career. Areas for which these individuals would be responsible include interacting with patients, families, and clinicians seeking our services; study initiation and management including regulatory (IRB), patient scheduling, data entry and biomarker (EEG, VEP, eye tracking) collection for a diverse portfolio of research studies; and assistance with grant preparation, presentations and publications. Our research coordinators have the opportunity to observe clinical and research assessments conducted by our interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, a neurologist and genetic counselor.

Interested applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree; be highly familiar and comfortable with widely available computer programs (i.e., Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint); have a strong background in psychology, biological sciences, and research design; have experience or interest working with children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders; have a strong interest in research and learning about etiology and the treatment of psychiatric disorders; and be able and willing to work with psychiatric patients in a professional and compassionate manner.

Potential opportunities available to successful applicants include presentations at international conferences; publication in major medical journals; networking among distinguished individuals within and outside the medical/psychology fields; exposure to a wide spectrum of psychiatric disorders and treatments; close collaboration with experienced research psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, neurologists, and statisticians.

Spanish speaking applicants are encouraged to apply and should include language proficiency in
application materials.

Ideal start date for interested candidates is June 2026, and the position requires a two-year commitment. Interested applicants may email cover letter, resume or CV, two letters of recommendation, a transcript (unofficial is acceptable) and writing sample by February 1st to:

Paige Siper, PhD 

Chief Psychologist & Associate Professor 

paige.siper@mssm.edu

Stella Chukwulozie
Clinical Research Coordinator
stella.chukwulozie@mssm.edu

The starting salary for this position is $44,000

University of Miami Summer Research Opportunities – SURF & NEXCITE Programs

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program

• Duration: May 18 – July 24, 2026
• Application deadline: January 16, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
• Requirements: The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Office of Graduate Studies is seeking participants for the SURF Program from May 18, 2026 – July 24, 2026.  The SURF Program offers participants the opportunity to choose from 17 areas of research in the biomedical sciences, including Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Epidemiology, Genetics & Epigenetics, Microbiology & Immunology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology and Public Health Sciences. Qualified candidates must be a US citizen and/or Permanent resident who is a current sophomore or junior; other undergraduates considered. The program is designed for students who desire to pursue a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D.,.
• SURF Website: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Miller School of Medicine
•  Interested Applicants:  Apply at: https://applygrad.miami.edu/register/surf

Next-Generation Cancer Internship & Training Excellence (NEXCITE) Program

• Duration: May 18 – July 24, 2026
• Application deadline: January 16, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
• Requirements: The Next-Generation Cancer Internship Program, funded by the American Cancer Society, offers students meaningful, firsthand exposure to cancer research. We are currently recruiting participants for the 2026 cohort, which includes a 10-week summer intensive in Miami followed by year-round mentoring and career development opportunities. NEXCITE scholars will engage in hands-on, cutting-edge biomedical research, clinical shadowing, structured career development workshops, and networking events with distinguished faculty at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Eligible applicants must be enrolled at an institution of higher education within our catchment area (Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, or Palm Beach counties) and should be current sophomores or juniors; other undergraduates may be considered. There is no citizenship requirement. The program is for undergraduate college students to increase their awareness and enthusiasm for opportunities to work in cancer research, a health profession, or other health-related science care.
• ACS Website:  American Cancer Society Internship Program | Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center | University of Miami Health System
• Interested Applicants:  Apply at: https://applygrad.miami.edu/register/acs

Summer Research: SUNY Upstate Medical University SURF

The Research Fellowship (SURF) programs are 10-weeks summer programs that would run from Monday, June 1 - Friday, August 7, 2026. The program offers participants a $6,200 stipend for the period along with free university housing. In addition to our traditional SURF program, we offer specialty SURF programs including SURF Physician-scientist program (SURF PS), SURF Cancer Research Program (SURF CR) and SURF Health Science Program (SURF HS). All of our summer programs end with an opportunity to present summer research at a poster symposium. Read about our SURF Students and the Summer Research Symposium

Requirements 
Applicants to the program should be undergraduate students in good academic standing, who will be between their junior and senior years during the summer of 2026, and are majors in chemistry, biology, or a related field. Applicants must have a strong interest in pursuing a Ph.D. degree in biomedical research or one of the other degrees for the specific programs.  
 
Selection Criteria
The main criteria for the selection of fellows will be personal scholarship, academic excellence, and the match of applicant interests with those of participating SUNY Upstate Medical University biomedical faculty members. International students who currently have a J-1 or F-1 visa, and who are already attending school in the United States, are eligible to apply. 

How To Apply
Complete the SURF online application, including a personal statement of your academic goals and career objectives. Submit a transcript of your undergraduate study to date and have two letters of recommendation submitted to the SURF Program. The letters of recommendation may be requested from professors related to your major, an advisor, and/or department chair. 

Deadline for SURF programs application is by February 1, 2026! 

Job Opportunity: Research Technician, Weill Cornell Medicine

Research Technician, Jill Roberts Institute for Research in IBD, Weill Cornell Medicine

The Longman laboratory is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented and responsible team player to serve as a Research Technician. The primary focus of our lab is the regulation of the intestinal immune system by the microbiota and how we can understand these connections to improve intestinal disease.

The Technician will work with closely with post-doctoral fellows and graduate students in an exciting academic environment studying mucosal immunology and microbiome science using both mouse models and human samples.

The Technician will help to maintain the mouse colony, work closely with fellows and students to perform experiments, partner with the Live Cell Bank to process human intestinal samples, and support general lab maintenance.

Principal Responsibilities Include: Working with graduate students and post-doc to perform immune cells analysis in various models including flow cytometry and microscopy. Molecular biology including DNA and RNA isolation for sequence analysis. Basic microbiology and sterile cell culture. Performing basic mouse husbandry, such as setting up mating cages, pup checks, weaning mouse pups, ear tagging, isolating genomic DNA and running PCR for genotyping, maintaining accurate records of animal breeding, health, weaning etc using electronic mouse colony management software. General lab duties will include ordering, stocking and general lab organization and maintenance. Position will also require understanding of experimental techniques to support projects in the lab.

Salary Range: $22.11 to $28.79

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of prior experience in animal handling and maintenance in a research lab.
• B.S. in Biology or other related STEM field (or equivalent experience).
• Understanding of mouse genetics, housing, husbandry and maintenance of genetically modified mouse lines.
• Experience with molecular biology such as PCR.
• Willing to learn new techniques with general instruction.
• Able to take initiative, prioritize tasks, use good judgment, and monitor completion of assigned duties.
• Ability to keep accurate records of work performed is essential.
• Good analytical, organizational, communication and computer skills.
• Able to work independently and as a team member.
• Able to communicate effectively and professionally.

Contact: ral2006@med.cornell.edu

Event: Global Health Disparities & Nanotechnology

I’m excited to invite you to a special event featuring Ilise Feitshans ’79 DIR, JD, ScM and Dean Pulcherie Amougui Galaoua from the Catholic University of Central Africa Law School in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Together, they will lead a fascinating discussion on Global Health Disparities & Nanotechnology.

You’re welcome to join us in person in Sulzberger Parlor or virtually via Zoom. Please register in advance through Handshake.

Event Details
Talk: Global Health Disparities & Nanotechnology
Book: Global Health Impacts of Nanotechnology Law
Author: Ilise Feitshans ’79
Date: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Location: Sulzberger Parlor or Zoom

Description:
Globally, women’s health continues to lag behind men’s health at every stage of life. Addressing these disparities requires us to explore the intersections of nutrition, food security, and technology. Nanotechnology offers innovative ways to grow and store food with less manual labor and in shorter time frames—creating new possibilities for advancing women’s health worldwide. From nanomaterials that extend food shelf life to 3D printing and agrivoltaics that enable sustainable farming in urban and arid environments, these technologies represent a transformative step toward health equity.

Students, alumnae, and faculty from both Barnard and CUCA will be joining this global conversation. We hope you’ll take part in this exciting opportunity to learn how nanotechnology is shaping the future of women’s health.

Summer Research Opportunity: University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center

The Samuel & Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center | University of Michigan Health (Frankel CVC) is offering a 10-week summer undergraduate research fellowship where students will be matched to a laboratory led by an Frankel CVC faculty member and participate in nationally recognized, basic science research in areas such as atherosclerosis, genetic cardiomyopathies, blood clotting disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, vascular biology, and heart failure. 

 

Applicants can click here to apply OR visit our website to learn more.

Application Deadline: January 9, 2026

Program Dates: May 26, 2026-July 31, 2026

Campus Involvement Opportunity: Barnard x Columbia Pre-PA Society

The Barnard x Columbia Pre-PA Society is a club for students interested in the Physician Assistant profession. It is open to any pre-health student at Barnard or Columbia. Contact the group at barnardcolumbiaprepasociety@gmail.com or on Instagram at @prepasociety_bc

 

Clinical Opportunity: Project Healthcare

Project Healthcare (PHC) is offered in Manhattan at NYC Health+Hospitals/Bellevue, and in Brooklyn at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn. PHC volunteers are given the opportunity to explore the reality of a career in medicine by providing patient support by carrying out such tasks as talking with patients, supporting them, making phone calls on their behalf, monitoring their length of stay, and helping their emotional and physical wellness within the purview of a volunteer. In addition to physician attendings, residents, RNs, and NPs, our volunteers engage in meaningful conversation with hospital janitorial staff, patient care technicians, behavioral health assistants, and certified nursing assistants. The true cornerstone of the PHC program is, however, patient advocacy. Both Bellevue and NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn have historically served, and continue to serve, those whose medical diagnoses are complicated by homelessness, food insecurity, undocumented immigration status, and mental health crises. Through hands on experience in one of New York City’s level 1 Trauma Centers, our volunteers are exposed to numerous aspects of patient care and advocacy while working closely with clinical staff.

In addition to the Emergency Department, which includes adult and pediatric emergency departments, volunteers typically rotate through the Trauma Center, Social Work, Nursing, Operating Room, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, EMT Ambulance Ride Alongs, Safety Net Clinic, Psychiatry, and Triage. Note, rotations vary year-to-year and by location.

Founded in 1981 by one of the fathers of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Lewis Goldfrank, our program has seen over 90% of its alumni achieve careers in medicine. Many past participants have gained acceptance into some of the most prestigious medical institutions in the nation (including our own), citing their experiences in Project Healthcare as pivotal to their success. For our volunteers, it is often the individual patient interactions that are most impactful. In the fast-paced, often chaotic emergency department, patients greatly benefit from their conversations with our volunteers as well.

More information on Project Healthcare and our other volunteer programs can be found on our web page. The application for Project Healthcare Summer Volunteer Program 2026 is now open and will officially close on February 1, 2026. The application requires the submission of a personal statement, a current CV or resume, and two letters of recommendation, and a payment of $10-$15. Please note that no previous experiences are required.

We will be holding two Project Healthcare information sessions for the 2026 application cycle: the first will be Friday, November 14^th, 2025, at 1:00pm EST, and the second will be Friday, January 9^th, 2026, at 1:00pm EST.