Research Intern

Cedars-Sinai • Los Angeles, CA

2h

About The Position

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed