Cedars-Sinai
Location
Los Angeles, California
The intern will support translational cancer research by collecting, processing, and analyzing patient tissue and blood specimens for biomarker studies. They will also participate in laboratory meetings, journal clubs, and deliver formal presentations on their research findings.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and reside in the greater Los Angeles area. Those seeking an internship must be eligible to receive academic credit for the duration of the program.
The Merchant Lab at Cedars-Sinai is an NIH-funded translational cancer research laboratory focused on biomarker discovery and development to improve outcomes for patients with cancer. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in clinical and translational research while working alongside a multidisciplinary team of physicians, scientists, and research staff.
The intern will support research efforts involving the collection, processing, and analysis of patient tissue and blood specimens for biomarker studies and will assist in correlating biomarker findings with treatment response. Through this experience, the intern will learn best practices for conducting human subjects research, handling and processing biospecimens, maintaining research data integrity, and adhering to laboratory safety and regulatory requirements.
In addition to laboratory activities, the intern will participate in weekly laboratory meetings, journal club discussions, and research presentations. The intern will receive ongoing mentorship through weekly one-on-one meetings with Dr. Merchant to review progress, discuss scientific concepts, and support professional development. The role also provides exposure to patient-facing clinical research activities and opportunities to observe the integration of research into patient care.
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