About Us:
We are a leading research institution committed to advancing scientific knowledge and innovation. Our team is dedicated to conducting ground breaking research and providing meaningful learning opportunities for aspiring scientists. Join us and contribute to our mission while gaining invaluable experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Principal Investigator, Nicolas Musi, MD invites you to consider this great opportunity to join his dynamic team!
Overview of Department & Mentor
This is an internship designed specifically for students who are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program. Candidates who have already completed their bachelor’s degree or are enrolled in a master’s program will not be considered.
Dr. Musi is the director of the MHARC center. We are seeking a motivated and hardworking Research Intern to join the Cedars-Sinai Center for Translational Geroscience, part of the Department of Medicine. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in conducting translational clinical trials on interventions to enhance health-span in older adults, including repurposed pharmacologic agents, novel agents, nutritional supplements, and behavioral interventions like diet and exercise.
Role Summary & Objectives
Participates in various forms of data entry and collection related to our clinical trial studies.Assists clinical research staff with patient visits, documentation, CRF completion, data queries and monitors visits.Contributes to discussions on research progress and findings.Attends and support local community events and research day events.Supports community outreach efforts focused on healthy aging, particularly in the senior community.Adheres to all safety protocols and guidelines.Engages in training on study and survey design, community event planning, resource development, and presentation skills.Role Activities & Timeline
Intern will meet with the mentor biweekly. These meetings will consist of both virtual and in-person meetings. Intern will be working mainly on our 4 active clinical trials. Both the day-to-day supervisor and the mentors will track their progress toward achieving readiness to publish data on aging and lifestyle factors. This will be gauged by their ability to 1) understand the science, 2) conduct clinical trial work autonomously, 3) achieve facility in analysis of the data, and 4) participation in manuscript authorship.
Weeks 1-2: Intern will become oriented with Cedars-Sinai and the MHARC research clinic space, coworkers and work product.
Weeks 3-4: Intern will learn the basics on endocrinology, diabetes, aging, metabolism, seminal work in the field of lifestyle and aging.
Weeks 5-6: Intern will become proficient in clinical trial experiences informing this research
Weeks 7-8: Intern will become proficient in data entry and assist in analysis informing this research
Weeks 9-10: Intern will identify and tackle any areas of special interest as well as participate in drafting manuscripts for publication in leading medical journals.
Intern will attend weekly meetings including the team huddle meetings, weekly study progress meetings and recruitment meetings.
Intern will be working with CS-link for chart review, research database, and specimen samples. The intern will officially be added to the IRB study and have taken CITI Training, making this allowable.
Intern will assist clinical trial staff to gather non-invasive study assessments and enter responses into databases.
Limited virtual activities include reading background material and working on manuscripts for publication.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience:
Must be 18 years of age or older.Must have a HS Diploma or GED.Must reside in the greater Los Angeles area or surrounding cities while conducting all activities related to the intern or visitor appointment.INTERNS: Those participating for academic credit must receive academic credit for the duration of the internship.VISITORS: Must be receiving funding from an eligible sponsoring institution (employer, educator, funder, etc.).About UsCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the TeamCedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID : 11629
Working Title : Research Intern (Academic Credit) - Musi Lab - Department of Medicine - Per Diem (On-site)
Department : CSMC 8020101 Research - Endocrinology
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Student/Intern/Trainee
Job Specialty : Intern
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $0.00 - $0.00