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Spring Internship Opportunities, Carter Center

Category : Student Opportunities

The Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University and founded by former President Jimmy Carter, is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.

Internship Information:

  • Open to undergraduate Juniors and Seniors, recent graduates (completed a degree within the last 24 months), and graduate/professional degree students
  • Program focuses include International Public Health, Mental Health, Trachoma, and more.
  • Applications for the Spring Internship Program (15 weeks beginning Jan. 14 2025) are due October 15th, 2024.
  • All internships are paid positions.

For more information and application instructions, please visit this link.

California Epidemiologic Investigation Service (Cal-EIS) Fellowship, California Department of Public Health

Category : Alumni

The California Epidemiologic Investigation Service (Cal-EIS) is a one-year training program for health professionals who have at least a master’s degree in a field related to public health. The mission of Cal-EIS is to prepare epidemiologists for public health leadership positions in California.

Beginning July 1 through June 30, each Fellow is assigned to a Preceptor in a Program within the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) or within a local health department (LHD). The specific opportunities will depend in part upon the Preceptor and Program. Assignments may be available in fields such as environmental health; infectious disease control; chronic disease prevention; injury and violence prevention; maternal, child, and adolescent health; and others.

At the beginning of the training year, each Preceptor and assigned Fellow jointly identify and develop projects. Fellows perform activities and achieve competencies over a broad range of public health/epidemiology functions. Previous fellows have performed descriptive and/or analytic epidemiologic studies, evaluated programs to determine their effects on the incidence or severity of health problems, and investigated disease clusters. Former Cal-EIS Fellows have studied problems ranging from the relationship of air pollution and cardiovascular mortality to COVID-19 response.
If applicable, Cal-EIS Preceptors assist the Fellow in preparing the results of his or her studies for publication.

The application package must be emailed or postmarked by October 31, 2024 for the following training year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026; supplemental forms (official transcripts from graduate education and three letters of recommendation) must also be emailed or postmarked by October 31. Applications that do not meet these deadlines will not be considered for the current cycle. Application documents that are submitted electronically must be received by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on October 31, 2024.

Primary selection criteria are a demonstrated interest in and ability to practice epidemiology in a public health agency in California, and commitment to a career in epidemiology in California. 

Cal-EIS Applicant Requirements

  • United States citizenship or possession of a Permanent Resident Card (green card) permitting one to live and work permanently in the United States.
  • Possession of a master’s or doctoral degree in a health-related field (e.g., Masters of Public Health – Epidemiology/Biostatistics track preferred, doctorate in Epidemiology or Public Health, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine); and having taken at least two courses in epidemiology and two courses in biostatistics, and one course in R during graduate/professional school. 
  • Applicant must reside within California during the Fellowship.
  • Demonstrated analytical skills.’
  • The primary selection criteria are demonstrated interest in and ability to practice epidemiology in a California public health agency, and commitment to a career in epidemiology in California. 

For more information and application instructions, visit the Cal-EIS Fellowship webpage.

Research Scientist, Department of Biomedical Informatics Emory University

Category : Student Opportunities

This role requires applying machine learning and deep learning techniques to multi-modal medical data streams, including radiographic (e.g., MRI [structural, diffusion, functional], PET), pathology images, and multi-‘omics data. The primary goal is to develop innovative multi-modal methods and analyses to enhance our understanding of diseases, particularly neurodegenerative and neuro-oncologic conditions. The student’s main responsibilities will include processing and integrating multimodal data utilized in clinical practice to model disease progression, predict treatment responses, associate various biomarkers with clinical outcomes, and analyze their interactions. Applicants having experience in disease progression modeling and large language models are encouraged to apply.

Open to REAL students.

Application deadline: October 29, 2024

For more information and application instructions, visit the job posting on 12Twenty.

Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program, Association of Public Health Laboratories

Category : Alumni

The Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program aims to strengthen laboratory systems and workforce needs by developing the next generation of public health scientists! Thus, the fellowship program will focus on training participants in alignment with established laboratory core competencies and offer experiential learning opportunities across laboratory science focus areas. 

Fellowship terms are one year, with a possible extension for a second year, depending on the fellowship and funding availability. ​​

APHL offers flexible start dates to meet fellow’s and mentor’s needs. ​

Fellows will work on projects specific to a laboratory science focus area that will support public health, One Health, and other initiatives. Below are examples of the different focus areas fellows could be matched with and placed into: 

  • Bioinformati​​​cs​
  • Biorisk Management
  • Emergency Preparedness and Response
  • Environmental Health
  • Food Safety
  • Infectious Disease
  • Informatics
  • Quality Management
  • Ronald H. Laessig Newborn Screening​

Fellows are placed in host laboratories which include state and local public health laboratories and non-federal academic, agricultural, chemical, environmental, food safety and veterinary laboratories. Regardless of host laboratory type, the fellow will still be trained in techniques and competencies that are transferrable to a career in public health laboratory science.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

For more information and application instructions, visit this link.

 

GRA – Climate and Health Capacity Building, Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance

Category : Student Opportunities

The Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance (Emory Centers), helps clients and their partners develop the professional skills, evidence-based programs, and policy action needed to build healthier communities. Emory Centers provides innovative trainings, technical assistance, and materials to build the knowledge and skills to foster strong leadership, increase organizational capacity, and strengthen partnerships. Clients include state and local departments of health, non-profit organizations, and foundations. Services span all public health issues, risk factors, and professional competencies. Emory Centers is a part of the Rollins School of Public Health’s Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences (BSHES) department.

The Climate and Health Actionable Research and Translation (CHART) Center is a project in which Emory Centers partners with the RSPH Gangerosa Department of Environmental Health and several Atlanta-based community partners. CHART’s mission is to generate new knowledge about the health risks associated with climate change in urban areas, particularly those related to heat exposure, and to translate this knowledge into action through equitable partnerships that enhance health. The CHART Center is composed of four cores that aim to lead innovative research in heat and health, build the capacity of climate change and health investigators, and utilize community knowledge and concerns to inform translational research.

Position Summary: As a Climate and Health Capacity Building Graduate Research Assistant (GRA), you will work mostly within the Research Capacity Building Core and the Administrative Core. In this position, you will:

  • Provide technical, administrative, and coordination support for live and on-demand webinars and seminars
  • Conduct environmental scans to support investigators new to climate and health within the Pilot Project Program
  • Support the development and maintenance of a CHART newsletter
  • Develop and post content for social media channels through CHART
  • Support the development and evaluation of surveys on Qualtrics
  • Perform other tasks as needed

Qualifications: Requires strong attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a dedication to creating quality work. Preferred knowledge of Qualtrics, OneDrive, and various social media platforms.

Location: 8th floor of Grace Crum Rollins (GCR) building, 7th floor of Claudia Nance Rollins (CNR) building, virtual

Cover Letter: When submitting your application, a cover letter is required to help us learn about how this position aligns with your interests.

Application Deadline: November 11, 2024

For more information and application instructions, visit the job posting on 12Twenty.

2024 BRIDGE Community Forum, BRIDGE Research Group

Category : News/Events

BRIDGE is thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual BRIDGE Community Forum.

The BRIDGE Community Forum was established with the intention of bringing together researchers, clinicians, patients, and community stakeholders to share valuable knowledge and devise new strategies to narrow the disparity gap in the Black community. Past forums have been a tremendous success, providing invaluable input that led to the launch of our breast cancer survivor focus group and the establishment of new research priorities. This year’s in-person event will further propel our research efforts and foster deeper connections within the Atlanta community. It is crucial, as researchers, that we bridge the gap with the populations we study, ensuring that their voices are included in our research directions. BRIDGE warmly invites not only those working with cancer survivors but also individuals focused on health disparities to attend.

The forum will feature a variety of research presentations from researchers at Emory, Moffit Cancer Center, and Morehouse. Additionally, BRIDGE will provide support and educational resources from our valued community partners. The event will also highlight the development and inspiring outcomes of our BRIDGE community survivor focus group.

Date: Saturday, October 5th, 2024, Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Rollins School of Public Health, Claudia Nance Rollins Building, 1518 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322.

Please register here.

Maternal and Child Health Policy Workshop, Emory’s MCH Center of Excellence Collaboration with Morehouse School of Medicine’s Center for Maternal Health Equity, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia, Georgia State University and Georgia Watch

Category : News/Events

Registrants will take part in a Policy Workshop designed to prepare students to advocate for policy solutions to improve maternal and child health outcomes in Georgia. The workshop was developed in collaboration with Emory’s MCH Center of Excellence, Morehouse School of Medicine’s Center for Maternal Health Equity, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia, Georgia State University and Georgia Watch.
 
The workshop will guide participants through the process of developing a policy proposal, with the help of subject experts from community organizations.  At the end of the workshop, groups will present their policy proposal to an expert panel for input and feedback.  All skill and knowledge levels are welcome.  
 
Meet other students in Atlanta and be prepared for an inspiring day.   Please contact margaret [dot] master [at] emory [dot] edu with any questions.
 

Date and Time: Friday, October 25th 10am – 3:30pm

Location:  Georgia State University Centennial Hall

Visit this link to register.

Pricing Your Innovation with Carolyn Crewe (Skills Builder Workshop), The Hatchery

Category : News/Events

Thursday, October 10, 5:30-7:30 pm (Dinner included) at The Hatchery
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early as the workshop will begin at 5:30 pm. 

If pricing feels like a mystery, this workshop is for you. In this workshop, you’ll learn:

  • How to transform the innovative thing you’re working on into offers customers want
  • How to calculate what those offers are worth
  • How to price your offers fairly so customers keep coming back for more

Early in her entrepreneurial career, Carolyn made some pricing mistakes and quickly realized there was nowhere to go for help. So, she took what she already knew from her MBA and lived business experience, read any pricing book she could get her hands on, and did pricing courses at places like MIT—all to fix her own pricing problem. Now, nearly 10 years later, as a pricing coach and startup advisor, she has become kind of obsessed with helping founders supercharge revenue by pricing confidently.

Register here: https://bit.ly/f24prototyping

PhD Program in Biological Sciences in Public Health (BPH), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Category : Alumni

The PhD Program in Biological Sciences in Public Health (BPH) at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health emphasizes interdisciplinary basic research spanning from molecular biology to human populations. BPH students develop individualized research projects focused on defining the molecular underpinnings of human health and disease by employing cutting-edge approaches in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, genomics, metabolic biology, physiology, immunology, biophysics, computational and systems biology, and bioengineering. A central goal of the research in this program, whether basic or translational, is the improved understanding, prevention, and treatment of the most common and impactful global health threats.
 
The program encompasses laboratories and faculty mentors in the Departments of Environmental Health, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases, Molecular Metabolism, and Nutrition. Major areas of investigation include: 

While the program roots cut across the entire range of biological sciences, the research also employs core quantitative disciplines (e.g., biostatistics and epidemiology), as well as approaches that bridge biology, chemistry, engineering, and computation. Students attracted to this program generally share this interdisciplinary interest and a desire to confront the most pressing health issues of our time.

All students admitted into this training program are provided full tuition, health insurance and stipend support. Our graduates hold distinguished positions in academia, industry, government, and other arenas of life science research, consulting, communications and policy. The application deadline for the 2025-26 Academic Year is December 1, 2024.

More information can be found on our website: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/biological-sciences/ or through these upcoming recruitment events:

BPH Virtual Open House – September 26, 3:30-4:30 pm EST: Register now to join the discussion

HILS Virtual Open House – October 17, 5:00-7:00 PM – Admissions Panel with Faculty Panelists
Register here

BPH Virtual Open House – November 5, 10:00-11:00 am EST: Register now to join the discussion

HILS Virtual Open House – November 7, 5:00-7:00 PM – Breakout Sessions with HILS Programs
Register here

Workshops on Copyright for Theses and Dissertations, Emory University Libraries

Category : News/Events

Will your thesis or dissertation raise copyright considerations? Learn about navigating copyright and author rights in a digital environment. The workshops will answer questions such as:

  • Everyone quotes the work of other scholars in their dissertation. If the quotes are acknowledged, does this ever raise copyright issues?
  • I found a photo online on a website. Can I include it in my dissertation since everything’s free on the internet
  • Should I pay to register copyright for my dissertation?
  • I have this great film clip from the 1940s with images and music that I’d like to include with my dissertation. Are there different copyright rules for audio-visual formats?

There will be two workshops, both virtual and hosted by Emory University Libraries. 

To register for the workshop on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 6 – 7pm, visit this link.

To register for the workshop on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 6 – 7pm, visit this link.

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