Research Intern - Simpkins Lab - Department of Neurology - Per Diem (On-site)

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.

The Research Internship program provides students and trainees an opportunity to develop basic research skills. Interns in this program are provided the opportunity to experience and observe many different aspects of basic, translational and/or clinical research. This program offers interns a unique experience, which is intended to provide a wealth of knowledge about the numerous options for a career in healthcare research. Typically lasting not more than a twelve-month period, this internship will expose participants to a diverse spectrum of clinical and non-clinical based research investigations. Under direct supervision from the assigned Postdoctoral Scientist, senior-level Research Associate and/or Principal Investigator, the intern will be provided with basic research instruction, will be oriented to the Institutional Review Board and other Human Subjects courses, and will be introduced to new and innovative research practices and techniques.

Overview of Department & Mentor

Acute stroke treatment care evolved greatly over the past few years. Imaging, omic's and genetics can reveal patients' clinical trajectory and identify novel therapeutic pathways to develop new stroke and cerebrovascular disease treatments. The goal of this project is to assist in the development of blood biomarkers, MRI, and clinical outcomes database for bioinformatics for cerebrovascular disease. Students will work on projects as part of the Dr. Simpkins lab SkRIPT/CREST, which incorporates team science and career development program for trainees with an interest in stroke.

Role Activities & Timeline

Role Activities and curriculum (skills to be learned) over the course of 1 year:

- Literature review 1 month

- Chart view and redcap entry 7 months

- Manuscript writing last 3 months

- Presentation development 1 month

- Career Development mentorship throughout:

CV building

- Pre-residency neurology prep lectures

- Presentation skills

- Basics of project development and critical thinking for research project development

Systems Access: N/A

Role Summary & Objectives:

This internship will provide an introduction to clinical research. The intern will be taught the importance of human subject's protection, HIPAA, research compliance, IRB review. The intern will learn the importance of chart review, keeping accurate and detailed records and logs, data entry, basics of manuscript writing, and data analysis. The intern will also learn basic information about stroke pathophysiology, brain imaging, and neuroanatomy. The intern will work on manuscript writing and statistical analysis.

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.

Preferred Education & Experience:

•    Undergraduate student. 
•    Basic knowledge of research methods and statistics desirable. 
•    Experience with RedCap, Python, Anaconda, STATA, R Studio, SPSS, or SAS software considered an asset. 
•    Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe.