Field of Study:
Cardiometabolic Health, Diabetes, Physical Activity, Stress
Department:
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, College of Medicine
Rank of Student:
Any rank
Desired Majors:
Public Health, Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology, any health-related majors
Hours per Week:
10
Compensation Type:
Work-Study
Application Deadline:
Contact:
luiza.reopell@osumc.edu
Private
Public
Project Description
Black Impact is a community-based intervention study to improve cardiovascular health in African American males. During the African American Male Wellness Walk in Columbus, Ohio, over 1,000 men get a health screening to access their overall cardiovascular health. 100 of those men will be implemented into Black Impact where, as a collective, they will meet weekly with physical trainers, dieticians, physicians, and other community health workers to improve their cardiovascular health and psychosocial stress.
The Student Assistant will assist and support clinical research staff with study-related duties to promote participant engagement and study data and sample management. They will participate in data collection on-site and support study staff with processing of study samples collected, gaining experience with DNA isolation, blood processing methods, etc. The Student Assistant will also help research staff with study visit-related tasks as needed such as attending study visits to assist with biometric data collection and survey administration. This position offers hands-on experience in clinical and community-based research and is ideal for students interested in public health, behavioral sciences, or healthcare.
The Student Assistant will assist and support clinical research staff with study-related duties to promote participant engagement and study data and sample management. They will participate in data collection on-site and support study staff with processing of study samples collected, gaining experience with DNA isolation, blood processing methods, etc. The Student Assistant will also help research staff with study visit-related tasks as needed such as attending study visits to assist with biometric data collection and survey administration. This position offers hands-on experience in clinical and community-based research and is ideal for students interested in public health, behavioral sciences, or healthcare.
Required Applicant Information
Up to date CV, brief paragraph on their interest and class schedule/availability. Upon contact, staff will send application link
Required or Desired Skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. An interest in clinical research and comfort working with community or clinical settings is essential. Basic proficiency with technology and a willingness to complete required research ethics and compliance training are also expected.
Faculty Member Lead:
Dr. Joshua J. Joseph
Starting Semester:
Autumn,
Spring
Length of Project (in semesters):
6