Research Intern at Cedars-Sinai

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Research, Data Analysis, Patient Data Collection, Radiation Treatment Planning, Scientific Communication, Literature Review, Cardio-Oncology, Healthcare Data Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Department of Radiation Oncology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is advancing the imaging and radiation methods of the future. Research efforts focus on improving the precision and effectiveness of radiation therapy through innovative treatment techniques and clinical outcomes research. This internship supports clinical cancer outcomes research at the intersection of oncology and cardiology (cardio-oncology), with a particular emphasis on understanding the cardiovascular effects of cancer therapies such as radiation treatment. Role Summary Under the mentorship of a physician-scientist, the intern will gain hands-on experience in clinical research focused on cardio-oncology. The role provides exposure to patient data collection, radiation treatment planning concepts, and clinical outcomes analysis within a state-of-the-art academic medical center. The intern will develop foundational research skills, participate in data analysis, and contribute to scientific communication through presentations and poster development. Learning Objectives The internship is designed to enable the intern to: Gain introductory knowledge of cardio-oncology and clinical cancer research principles. Understand patient data collection methods for clinical research. Learn to review and extract clinical and radiation therapy data from electronic systems. Analyze relationships between radiation dose metrics and cardiovascular outcomes. Work alongside experienced clinicians and researchers in an academic research environment. Participate in campus-wide academic activities, seminars, and networking opportunities. Primary Responsibilities Review research background and study objectives with mentor Participate in research planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation Conduct chart reviews and collect patient clinical data Extract radiation dose information from treatment planning systems Perform literature reviews to support research aims Analyze and interpret clinical data Prepare data summaries, presentations, and research posters Communicate findings effectively through oral and written formats Role Activities & Timeline 1. Introduction and Orientation Introductory meetings to review research goals and cardio-oncology concepts Training in electronic medical record navigation and PHI compliance Orientation to radiation treatment planning systems and radiation dose metrics 2. Foundation Building Systematic data collection from patient records (cardiovascular risk factors and cancer treatment details) Progressive independence in data extraction and organization Learning to extract radiation dose information for cardiac substructures 3. Skill Development and Analysis Analyze relationships between radiation dose metrics and cardiovascular outcomes Participate in weekly research team meetings Prepare preliminary data summaries and analyses Develop scientific communication skills through presentation practice 4. Independent Research and Project Development Conduct independent data analysis and interpretation Participate in advanced research activities with minimal supervision Develop research posters and presentation materials Engage in healthcare workforce or related research projects, as appropriate Ongoing Activities Weekly one-on-one check-ins with supervisor Weekly team meetings with literature updates and preliminary findings Participation in academic seminars, lecture series, and student networking forums Continuous training in real-world healthcare data management and analysis Systems Access & Training The intern will be trained on and utilize the following systems: CS-Link (electronic health record) REDCap (data entry and management) Eclipse and MOSAIQ (radiation treatment planning systems) ARIA WebBridge Additional Information The intern will not work with biological specimens or samples The intern will work with Protected Health Information (PHI) during primary data collection All PHI access will occur on Cedars-Sinai–issued computers Comprehensive training will be provided on PHI regulations and data security requirements

Responsibilities

The intern will participate in research planning, conduct chart reviews, and analyze clinical data. They will also prepare data summaries and communicate findings through presentations.