Research Intern
Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Urologic Oncology Research Intern will join a multidisciplinary research team focused on advancing prostate cancer research through epidemiologic and translational science. This internship provides hands-on exposure to molecular characterization of prostate cancer, literature evaluation, translational research methods, and collaborative scientific investigation. Interns will work alongside experienced physician-scientists and research professionals while developing practical skills in cancer research, scientific communication, and data interpretation.
Requirements
- Recent graduate of California State University, Dominguez Hills with a degree in a health-related discipline.
- Strong interest in cancer research, translational science, medicine, or graduate education.
- Excellent analytical, written, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.
- Eagerness to learn research methodologies, scientific analysis, and computational tools.
Nice To Haves
- Foundational programming skills using R and Python for research applications.
Responsibilities
- Participate in orientation to the research environment and ongoing prostate cancer research projects.
- Collaborate with the research team to understand project goals, research workflows, and data requirements.
- Conduct comprehensive literature reviews using systematic search methodologies.
- Critically evaluate scientific literature related to prostate cancer, molecular subtypes, biomarkers, and treatment outcomes.
- Observe transcriptomic data analysis and biomarker evaluation activities.
- Assist with research activities involving data organization, interpretation, and synthesis of molecular research findings.
- Participate in weekly research team meetings and regular progress discussions with mentors.
- Develop and present a scientific poster highlighting research findings during the Toro Health Pathways Poster Session.
Benefits
- Immersive research experience in cancer and related health sciences
- Preparation for graduate education and research careers
- Hands-on exposure to molecular characterization of prostate cancer, literature evaluation, translational research methods, and collaborative scientific investigation
- Work alongside experienced physician-scientists and research professionals
- Develop practical skills in cancer research, scientific communication, and data interpretation
- Gain an understanding of translational research approaches in prostate cancer
- Learn how molecular profiling and biomarkers contribute to clinical decision-making
- Develop skills in research planning, literature review, data analysis, and scientific interpretation
- Strengthen scientific writing and presentation skills
- Experience multidisciplinary collaboration connecting laboratory research with clinical outcomes
- Build professional networks with researchers, mentors, and fellow Toro Health Pathways participants
- Participate in educational seminars, lecture series, and networking events
- Training in systematic literature review methodologies
- Training in scientific database searching techniques
- Training in critical evaluation of urologic oncology literature
- Training in prostate cancer transcriptomics and molecular biomarkers
- Training in principles of translational cancer research
- Training in basic cancer epidemiology
- Training in data organization and interpretation
- Training in scientific writing and presentation development
- Training in research communication and collaboration
- Training in R and Python programming fundamentals for research
- Opportunities to shadow research team members conducting transcriptomic analyses
- Explore how molecular findings are integrated with clinical outcomes
- Structured training in research methodology and scientific literature evaluation
- Participate in supervised research activities and collaborative team meetings
- Engage in ongoing mentorship and weekly progress discussions
- Contribute to literature synthesis and research projects
- Develop and present a scientific poster at the Toro Health Pathways Poster Session
- Gained meaningful experience in translational cancer research
- Developed foundational skills in molecular oncology research methods
- Strengthened scientific writing and presentation abilities
- Contributed to literature synthesis and ongoing research initiatives
- Presented a scientific poster showcasing their work
- Built professional relationships that support future academic and research careers
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