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.

Dr. Alexis Simpkins invites you to consider this great opportunity to join her dynamic team!

Overview of Department & Mentor

Dr. Simpkins provides leadership for developing new research initiatives within the Stroke Division and conducts ground breaking translational research on cardiovascular disease, aging, novel acute stroke treatments, stroke prevention, and advanced brain imaging, resulting in 60 peer-reviewed publications and grant funding.

Acute stroke treatment has 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 stroke cerebrovascular disease research. Students will work on projects as part of the SkRIPT program, which incorporates team science and career development program for trainees with an interest in stroke.

We can only consider applicants who will be able to commute to our Los Angeles location a few times per week. You must reside in the commutable area.

Role Summary & Objectives

This internship will provide and 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.

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 and pre-residency neurology prep lectures.
• Presentation skills.
• Basics of project development and critical thinking for research project development.

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.
• VISITORS: Must be receiving funding from an eligible sponsoring institution (employer, educator, funder, etc.).

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

• Graduate student currently enrolled in a graduate school (Master?s program, PhD, or Medical School)
• Basic knowledge of research methods and statistics desirable
• Experience with RedCap, Python, Anaconda, STATA, R Studio, SPSS, or SAS software considered an asset.