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Beverly Hills, CA (On-site)
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Posted 2 weeks ago
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Job Description
CalHeart is seeking a part-time research intern to support a new research initiative focused on the genetic basis of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), led by Dr. Evan Kransdorf. The project, funded through Cedars Tech Ventures, will generate induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines from patients with various DCM genotypes. This is a strategically important research effort with strong scientific and translational potential. This internship will focus on prospective clinical and laboratory research, providing the dedicated support needed to move the DCM genetics program forward.
Through this role, the intern will gain hands-on experience in both prospective and retrospective clinical research through the CalHeart team, along with exposure to specialized iPSC and biomanufacturing methodologies via collaboration with the Biomanufacturing team. They will also receive mentorship from Dr. Evan Kransdorf and the broader CalHeart research team.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
• Support participant identification and recruitment for the DCM genetics study.
• Assist with data collection and management.
• Support regulatory submissions and other study-related administrative activities.
• Coordinate with internal and external research collaborators, including the Biomanufacturing team.
• Perform other project-specific tasks needed to support study milestones.
Cedars-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.
With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai’s medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.
Cedars-Sinai
Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service.Today, Cedars-Sinai is widely known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients.Cedars-Sinai receives consistent recognition for our excellence. Our awards include; being named one of America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, receiving the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles, achieving the longest-running Magnet designation for nursing excellence in California, and being recognized as The Advisory Board Company’s 2017 Workplace of the Year, an award Cedars-Sinai has won three years in a row. This annual award recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement.Cedars-Sinai is a leader in the clinical care and research of heart disease, cancer and brain disorders, among other areas. Pioneering research achievements include using cardiac stem cells to repair damaged hearts, developing minimally invasive surgical techniques and discovering new types of drugs to target cancer more precisely.Cedars-Sinai also impacts the future of healthcare through education programs that encompass everything from highly competitive medical residency and fellowship programs to a biomedical science and translational medicine PhD program, advanced training for nurses and educational opportunities for allied health professionals. Most notably, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a longstanding commitment to strengthening the Los Angeles community through wide-ranging programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
