Job Opportunity: Research Technician, Weill Cornell Medicine

Exciting opportunity to have a big impact on the long-term direction and culture of a new laboratory at Weill Cornell Medicine in NYC.

We study the biology of axons in the nervous system with the goal to discover the molecules that control their survival as a window to understand the process of neurodegeneration. Our second interest is in the complex interactions between axons and tumors, which are increasingly appreciated as a major determinant of cancer metastasis. We pursue these questions in mice and in cell culture.

This is a research-focused position that presents substantial opportunity for independent research projects. It is best suited for ambitious, enthusiastic recent college graduates with an interest in future graduate or medical studies. A minimum two-year commitment is required due to a substantial training effort associated with the position. This position will start in Summer, 2022.

Contact:
David Simon, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
Weill Cornell Medical College
djs4002@med.cornell.edu
www.djsimonlab.com

Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Coordinator, Boston Children’s Hospital Department of Neurology

Position: Clinical Research Coordinator at Boston Children’s Hospital Department of Neurology
Start Date: Immediate -June 2022, 2-year commitment requested, exceptional candidates may be considered for 1-year

Program Description: This clinical research program aims to describe and develop ways to reduce neurologic sequalae of complex medical conditions with a focus on congenital heart disease, extreme prematurity, and COVID-19, including multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). The Fetal Heart and Brain Project is an NIH-funded clinical research study examining fetal brain development and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children born with heart defects, using MRI and neuropsychological evaluation measures. This study affords the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team of neurologists, neuropsychologists, cardiologists and MRI physicists. The ELGAN-ECHO Study is a multi-site project that examines long-term neurodevelopment and medical outcomes of Extremely Low Gestational Age Newborns (ELGANs). This project is the third phase of a longitudinal study of adolescents previously evaluated at birth, two years, ten years, and fifteen years. In addition to neurobehavioral measures, the coordinator will have exposure to broader pediatric clinical and epidemiologic research through participation in the ECHO consortium.

Job Description: This position is intended for a college graduate or masters level individual interested in pursuing a career in medicine, psychology, or related fields. In addition, experienced clinical research coordinators interested in a long-term role are encouraged to apply. The position offers the opportunity to gain experience in clinical research and work closely with clinicians, child and adolescent participants, pregnant women, and families. Teamwork with clinicians and researchers in a wide variety of medical specialties is central to this role. The successful applicant will have very strong interpersonal skills, be highly organized and detail oriented, and be an independent problem solver.

The clinical research coordinator will manage all day-to-day study operations including frequent contact with participants for recruitment, retention, and cohort maintenance (e.g., conducting frequent phone calls and mailings). The coordinator will work with the principal investigator and investigators and staff at other sites. Responsibilities include screening for eligible participants, recruiting/consenting participants, scheduling and attending study visits, administering patient questionnaires, maintaining study databases, and performing medical record and literature reviews. Opportunities for publication and preparation for interested coordinators.

Collaboration between studies: Applicants will have a primary project but be expected to become trained and well versed on multiple projects working collaboratively as a team. This position will require excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Other Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (ideally in neuroscience or a related field)
• Prior clinical research experience strongly preferred
• Fluency in Spanish will be helpful
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort talking to patients in challenging circumstances
• Excellent non-verbal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Highly organized and able to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Able to work well in a group and individually
• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are generally 8:30 am – 5 pm but must have flexibility to accommodate patient schedules for evening and weekend study visits.

To apply: Interested applicants should email ELGANECHO@childrens.harvard.edu with a cover letter and a resume or CV.

Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Evolution

 It's a weekly live webinar about a high yield MCAT topic. It's short, sweet, and packed with valuable insight into both the topic at hand and how it's tested on the MCAT. While we are in the process of developing these materials, we are offering the webinar for free. Consider yourself a pilot student for a future Cambridge Coaching MCAT course, or textbook, or self-study platform (only the future can tell). All we ask in exchange is that you keep coming, participate in Q & A, share your feedback, and let friends know about this resource. This webinar's topic will be Evolution, and will take place Friday February 18 at 1pm EST. 

Register for this week's webinar here.

Volunteer Opportunity: Logic Made Accessible

 Science Education Volunteer Hours Available: Work at your own pace!

Logic Made Accessible is recruiting a team of undergraduates to assist in developing a curriculum which applies Aristotelian logic to science. Each lesson plan is 2-5 pages long and can be on any subject you are interested in. There is no experience in Aristotelian logic required to start, and you can work at your own pace.

The program is entirely free and can be used by educators from anywhere. The target audience is for students between late middle school and high school. We have sample lesson plans you can look at and information about Aristotelian logic to guide you through the project.

More information can be found here: https://aristotelianlogic.com/

The interest form is available here. 

Updated Program: CUIMC 6th Annual Department of Pediatrics Celebration of Diversity and Inclusion Symposium

 Friday, February 11^th

6^th Annual Celebration of Diversity and Inclusion Symposium

 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Individual and Collective Acts Needed to Make Academic Medicine Anti-Racist

Monica L. Lypson, MD, MHPE

Rolf H. Scoldager Professor of Medicine

Vice Dean for Education

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Scientists

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 Grand Rounds Zoom Webinar

Dial in: +1-646-558-8656

Webinar ID: 931 4760 4812

 

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Introduction to History of African American Medicine

William C. Turner, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

 Grand Rounds Zoom Webinar

Dial in: +1-646-558-8656

Webinar ID: 931 4760 4812

 

10:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Simulation Workshops: Navigating Challenging

Conversations Amidst Inequity-Driven Mistrust

Patrice Pryce, MD & Amanda Esteves, MD

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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Town Hall: Navigating Healthcare as a Black Man in the Ivory Tower

Hosts: Steve I. Caddle, MD, MPH; Jalen Dansby, MD Candidate VP&S '22;

Sanford Williams, MD

Panelists: Elorm F. Avakame, MD, MPP; Robert E. Fullilove, EdD; George Jenkins, DMD, MHA;

Michael A. Joseph, PhD, MPH; Shaun Smith, JD; Daniel H. Stephens, MD 

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Public Health Research Opportunity: PrIMER

• PrIMER program and application details:
• Program – Program details and current and past projects
• Application details – Application requirements and process
• Information about the EHS Department:
• Overview – Our programs and Centers in EHS
• Newsletter – The latest updates from our EHS community!

 

Job Opportunity: Research Data Associate, NYU Grossman School of Medicine

 Job Title: Research Data Associate

Background:
The NYU Grossman School of Medicine Department of Population Health works on multiple projects related to tobacco cessation and harm reduction strategies. This position will be based in the Division of Comparative Effectiveness and Decision Science within the Section of Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drug Use.

Job Summary:
The Research Data Associate will work with Dr. Scott Sherman (Principal Investigator [PI]) in the Department of Population Health to help carry out multiple health services research studies, including a federally funded study at Bellevue Hospital, titled, Financial Incentive Strategies for Smoking Cessation in High-Risk Hospitalized Patients II (FIESTA II). The Research Data Associate will assist the Research Coordinator in ensuring the accurate execution of the study protocol in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, IRB, and sponsor regulations. The Research Data Associate will be primarily focused on recruiting and following up participants in this and other ongoing research studies. The Research Data Associate will communicate closely with the study’s Principal Investigator, Co-Investigators, and study staff to provide updates about study progress and related issues. The Research Data Associate will be assigned to work on different assignments and tasks between projects based on real-time needs of project and interests of the individual.

Responsibilities:
1. Conduct participant screening and recruitment remotely and in-person;
2. Assist with the informed consent process and ensure that the subject fully understands what is required of them throughout the study;
3. Administer research surveys and capture data in the study’s electronic data system;
4. Perform in-person tests for participants
5. Support the day-to-day operations of the projects;
6. Mail study recruitment materials and other study-related materials to participants;
7. Collect patient information from electronic health record (EHR) and other data sources for the research project;
8. Manage and utilize participant tracking to facilitate longitudinal follow-up of participants;
9. Organize and maintain research records;
10. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the research study and procedures;
11. Maintain high research ethics and remain up to date on institutional review board trainings;
12. Assist the PI, Project Manager, and Research Coordinator in carrying out all aims of the project(s);
13. Participate in publications and research presentations, if interested.

Qualifications:
Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Health Communications, Health Science, Biology)
• At least one year of relevant work experience, preferably in social science, population health research, or public health
• Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook. Familiar with Internet applications.

Experience and Skills

• Ability to work with a team environment as well as independently
• Demonstrated ability to organize tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Strong communication skills and commitment to continuous learning
• Experience with research studies involving human subjects.

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to Olivia Wilker at olivia.wilker@nyulangone.org.

NYU Long Island School of Medicine Info Sessions

 

Thursday, February 24 

Monday, March 7 

Tuesday, March 22

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Deadline Extended

The State University of New York Upstate Medical University, College of Graduate Studies is offering fellowships for its 2022 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program. The aim of the SURF program is to expose undergraduate students to biomedical research. In an intensive ten-week summer program, undergraduates with appropriate faculty help will formulate their own proposal, carry out research under the supervision of one of our faculty, write a research paper and have the opportunity to see their work published. In the process, students will attend research seminars, present and participate in a student journal club, present their work, and participate in discussions on alternative careers in research and how to apply to graduate school. Students are given ample opportunities to interact directly with many of our faculty and graduate students.

There is also a special pathway (SURF-PS) and admissions option for SURF fellows interested in a career path of a physician-scientist.   This initiative is aimed at exposing undergraduates, specifically students from backgrounds under-represented in science and healthcare.  Prospective fellows will apply alongside traditional SURF students. Accepted fellows will be exposed to basic and translational science alongside both a PI and a current MD/PhD student mentor that is in the PhD portion of training. Fellows will have the opportunity to fulfill clinical curiosity in weekly rounds with a MD/PhD clinical faculty. The remaining requirements and events are the same as their fellow SURF peers.

The program runs from Monday, June 6, 2022, through Friday, August 12, 2022.

Each fellow will be provided a $3,500 stipend for the period plus housing.

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 2022, 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.

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. 

Application deadline is February, 28, 2022.

Medical Career Design (MCD) Fellowships at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia