2020 Experiential Internship (Graduate) – Health Economics & Outcomes Research

The AbbVie Experiential Internship Program

As an AbbVie Experiential Intern, you’ll participate in a paid, ten to twelve-week summer program that is focused on providing students with robust projects throughout the summer. As an intern, you will be located at our corporate headquarters in north suburban Chicago, with housing and shuttle services for eligible students. Throughout the summer, there are planned development and networking activities for the interns.

The purpose of the internship is to provide meaningful, professional hands-on experience to students with proven academic performance and leadership potential. AbbVie hires students into this internship program based on business need. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving abilities.

Department Overview – Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)

AbbVie’s Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) division generates innovative, high-impact evidence to help define the unmet need and value of innovative therapies to relevant stakeholders. HEOR strives to:

Inform strategic decisions and help ensure that patients can access and benefit from appropriate therapies

Develop and guide pricing & reimbursement strategies based on evaluation of public health policy & reimbursement environment and scientific collection & analysis of clinical, economic and patient-reported outcomes data

Leverage innovative research approaches and partnerships to maximize the use of real-world evidence (RWE) and patient-centric outcomes research for informing internal and external decisions that positively impact patient lives.

Assignment Details

Intern assignments may include, but are not limited to, literature reviews, patient-reported outcomes studies, retrospective claims database analyses, prospective observational studies, and economic model development. Intern may work in one or more disease states within the areas of Immunology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Virology, Endocrinology and Women’s Health to support efforts for on-market or pipeline assets. Tasks may include conceptualizing research plans, protocol development, managing vendors, and writing/ presenting results. Interns may develop analysis plans and conduct analyses of internal databases and/or clinical trial data. Interns may assist in creation of scientific materials like slide decks, white papers, abstracts or manuscripts for disseminating research findings to internal/external audience. Intern will be responsible for attending team meetings, department meetings, and cross-functional team meetings to gain a better understanding of the role of HEOR within the biopharmaceutical industries and at AbbVie.

Basic:
Must be currently enrolled in a graduate level program (Master’s or PhD) at an accredited university, preferably in the fields of pharmacy, medicine, health services research, health economics, health policy, epidemiology, statistics, data analytics, economics and psychology and related disciplines in life sciences

Strong academic performance, minimum cumulative GPA = 3.0/4.0

Completed at least one year of graduate level studies prior to internship experience

Must be enrolled in an accredited program for at least one additional semester following your internship

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship (students on an F1 visa with CPT can be accommodated).

Preferred:

Doctoral Candidate with prior research experience in healthcare

Relevant advanced course work in areas such as pharmaceutical economics, health policy, epidemiology, psychometrics, research methods or statistics.

Exceptionally demonstrated interpersonal skills

Proven leadership skills

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Adept in data analysis using statistical package (e.g. SAS) and advanced analytical approaches

Prior experience in conducting literature reviews

To apply, click HERE.

Frontiers in Stem Cells in Cancer, 2/23-29

FriSC2 is annual advanced training course that trains 16 promising trainees from predominantly under-represented communities in sophisticated technologies for clinically relevant discoveries in cancer. The purpose of the training course if to provide comprehensive training in research strategies and state-of-the-art methods on cellular, molecular, and genetic approaches for advancing cancer research. It is a dynamic course that offers a series of daily lectures on merging concepts, followed by discussions and laboratory research over a week period. Our intention of to give trainees the knowledge of ‘hands-on’ laboratory techniques, career mentoring, and the ethical-legal-societal impact of cancer and stem cell research to greatly enhance their careers in this field. FriSC2 has been created for promising graduate students, post-docs, physician-scientists and other scientists.

Please download the applications for the courses by clicking HERE or email at pdc [at] pdc [dot] magee [dot] edu with any questions. Course tuition will be waived for all applicants and financial aid is available for travel and room and board.

PHI/CDC Internship

The application portal will open the week of December 16th! Applications must be submitted by noon PST on January 22^nd.

Our informational interview slots for December have all filled up, including our waitlist. Having an informational interview does not impact your ability to apply to the fellowship, and not obtaining a spot will not negatively impact your application. Please utilize the resume guidance here if you were seeking one-on-one support. At this time, the program can only provide individualized resume guidance to those who have scheduled informational interviews.

Our website has the following helpful information to reference as you consider applying:

• Frequently Asked Questions has many questions answered and more regarding questions pertaining to the application and the fellowship. 
• Apply To Be A Fellow will provide you with the application timeline and some helpful application tips.
• What Is A Fellow provides a fellowship overview, benefits, minimum requirements, and sample Fellowship Assignment Descriptions for each of the six technical tracks.
  • Many interested applicants have asked about what experience is needed and how to be a more competitive candidate. Though this fellowship is highly competitive, it does not signify that applicants must first spend a certain duration working in the field before applying. 50% of our accepted fellows for the 2019-2020 fellowship year had graduated shortly before starting the fellowship program. “Experience” is a wide range term, and greatly varies by the individual, their work history, and the type of fellowship (track and position) they are applying for, and we encourage interested applicants to apply for technical track(s) they feel best fits their qualifications.
• You can hear and read more about our Fellows experience gained from their fellowship year by exploring Meet The Fellows page. Alumni Network and Alumni Profile provide some insight into the various career paths our Fellows embark on post-fellowship.

DMCHWD Internship

The Division of Maternal and Child Health Workforce Development (DMCHWD) Internship, based in the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is designed to educate, engage, and support future leaders in Maternal and Child Health (MCH).

DMCHWD accepts applications from highly motivated graduate students in good standing at schools of public health or other health-related training programs in the United States.

DMCHWD Internship Application Package

Statement of Interest – Address the following (500-word max):

• What do you hope to gain from this MCH-focused internship experience, and how does this internship align with your career goals?
• How have your experiences shaped your definition of diversity? What does it mean for you to have a commitment to diversity? In your opinion, what is the purpose of promoting health equity over health equality?
• Have you been involved with any of DMCHWD’s graduate or undergraduate education programs? If so, please describe your involvement.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Transcript (most current)

Statement of Availability

• Include the months and days of the week available, total hours needed (if submitting as a university requirement), and any concurrent responsibilities.
• Example: Available June through August, 3-4 days per week, 300 total hours needed, working as a graduate research assistant 10 hours per week.

For more information, click HERE.

Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) fellowship

EGRP has open Cancer Research Training Award (CRTA) fellowship positions in genomic epidemiology and in project management, evaluation, planning, coordination, and analysis. These fellowship positions offer a rich learning experience that affords successful candidates the opportunity to help coordinate, develop, and administer current and emerging activities related to these three scientific areas.

To learn more about EGRP’s fellowship opportunities – including salary, benefits, and how to apply – click the buttons below or visit EGRP’s job opportunities website. We invite you to share this message with others in your network who may be interested in these opportunities.

Add your voice to pediatric and perinatal research!

The Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research (SPER) is accepting abstracts for our annual meeting June 15-16, 2020 in Boston, MA.

Diversity and Inclusion matters to SPER, we particularly welcome:

– Abstracts on health equity
– Abstracts on reproductive health, including sexual and gender minority health research
– Research from scholars from backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in science and epidemiology
– Presenters who have never attended the SPER Annual Meeting
– Students, postdocs and early career investigators

SPER abstracts for oral and poster presentations should relate to pediatric or perinatal health (including reproductive health).

Click here to view submission instructions and abstract categories, or to submit an abstract. You will receive a confirmation email once your abstract has been submitted.
Abstract submissions are due by January 31, 2020, 1PM EST.
See you at the SPER 2020 Annual Meeting in Boston!

2020 Global Field Opportunity/Summer Practicum/APE Position with the Emory TB-HIV Research Group

Project Focus:
Infectious diseases: Drug resistant tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS; latent tuberculosis

Emory TB-HIV Group Profile:
The Emory TB-HIV research group led by Dr. Neel Gandhi at the Department of Epidemiology, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University has a top notch TB/HIV academic research and training program recognized both nationally and internationally. Our research projects are in close collaboration with leading stakeholders including Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Atlanta, Albert Einstein College of Medicine – New York, Public Health Research Institute (PHRI) – New Jersey, Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, Columbia University – New York, University of KwaZuluNatal (UKZN) – South Africa, Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) – South Africa, Amauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) – Ethiopia, and DeKalb County Board of Health – Atlanta. The group is actively involved in innovative research and training activities for over two decades with expertise and focus in drug-resistant tuberculosis. We have multiple ongoing research projects in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province, South Africa where the group’s activities have had a significant impact on identification, diagnosis and treatment of MDR/XDR TB cases. In addition we have ongoing research projects at study sites in India, Ethiopia, and Brazil.

Position Profile:
The Emory TB-HIV research group is seeking 2 to 3 graduate level students for summer practicum/APE projects. Each student will assist in research study project management, development of primary analytic methods for
epidemiological protocols and will participate in data collection, data transcription onto CRFs, data entry in REDCap, quality control, data cleaning activities and analyses as needed. The student will work with external collaborators in South Africa, Ethiopia, India, Brazil and with internal Emory based project faculty and staff to coordinate project related activities. The student must be a team player who is enthusiastic, meticulous, well organized and has excellent interpersonal skills. Priority will be given to students enrolled in the Epidemiology, Global Epidemiology (GLEPI) and/or Global Health MPH program.

Position timelines:
May 2020 to August 2020. The student will be required to spend 8-10 weeks either in South Africa, Ethiopia, Brazil or India. In order to prepare for the project, the student will be required to attend trainings and work with U.S.
based staff in May 2020.

Location of project:
South Africa / India / Brazil / India.

How to apply:
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and updated resume to Dr. Salim Allana, Director Research
Program (Email: salim [dot] allana [at] emory [dot] edu) no later than December 30, 2019. This position is also posted on the
Emory ROL/Handshake website (posting ID #3316926).

The 2019 Kathleen R. Miner Scholarship for Public Health Excellence

The Dr. Kathleen R. Miner Scholarship for Public Health Excellence was established in honor of Dr. Kathy Miner, Associate Dean of Applied Public Health, and her many contributions to Rollins and to public health education. The scholarship provides financial assistance to RSPH students who share Kathy Miner’s passion for public health education and health promotion. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have demonstrated experience in community engagement and a commitment to social justice. The ideal scholar will possess the energy, creativity, and perseverance necessary to effect positive change throughout their public health career.

Click HERE to apply.

Genomic Epidemiology Fellowship (Cancer Research Training Award Fellow)

Position Description:

This position provides an exciting and unique opportunity to work closely with Branch staff to support current genomic epidemiology initiatives and activities, as well as help develop, coordinate, and administer future efforts in emerging areas of scientific focus for GEB. Learn more about GEB: https://epi.grants.cancer.gov/geb/ The successful candidate will function as a member of the GEB team and work with GEB staff to support coordination, planning, evaluation, and analysis of various programmatic, scientific and planning activities related to GEB’s mission. Additionally, the Fellow is encouraged to initiate and develop his or her own genomic epidemiology related research projects utilizing existing resources. Examples of research and programmatic areas of emphasis include research in the genetic epidemiology of cancer in human populations (considering both common and rare genetic variations), polygenic risk scores, participant engagement, and health disparities.

Day-to-day activities might include, but are not limited to:

Conducting literature reviews; Performing program assessments and grant portfolio analyses; Performing secondary data analyses of existing and publicly available datasets; Contributing to scientific manuscripts, meeting reports, and presentations; Organizing meetings, workshops, and webinars; Participating in Division, Program, and Branch meetings; Developing or updating content for relevant websites; and Attending relevant seminars and conferences.

Qualifications:

Master’s or doctoral degree with a strong background in genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, computational biology, or related discipline. A strong interest in public health, population- based research, cancer control, and exploring the genetic architecture of complex diseases. Experience conducting research or serving as a research assistant on a scientific project; with particular experience in reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing scientific literature. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills. Experience managing projects and performing analyses. Data management skills and/or experience with spreadsheets. Experience with GWAS, TWAS, PRS or other current genomic epidemiology technologies/analysis methods. Strong communication skills, both oral and written. The ability to work independently and on teams. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Organization Description:

NCI is the primary federal agency responsible for cancer research and is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program (EGRP), Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) manages a comprehensive program of grant-supported, population-based research on the determinants of cancer. This fellowship opportunity is within EGRP’s Genomic Epidemiology Branch (GEB), which plans, develops, directs, coordinates, and evaluates a comprehensive program of epidemiologic research in human populations related to factors that influence personal susceptibility to cancer, such as genetic, epigenetic, immunological, and hormonal biological pathways; and social, cultural, and race/ethnic factors.which plans, develops, directs, coordinates, and evaluates a comprehensive program of epidemiologic research in human populations related to factors that influence personal susceptibility to cancer, such as genetic, epigenetic, metabolic, immunological, and and race/ethnic factors.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.

Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology Training Program

Established in 1975, the Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology Training Program focuses on interdisciplinary training on the epidemiology of the leading cause of death in the United States. The program integrates knowledge on all aspects of cardiovascular disease: biology, behavior, treatment and prevention. Training emphasizes active participation in research and translational epidemiology using a collaborative approach, which is enhanced by the close relationships between the Department of Epidemiology and the clinical departments of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. A number of large ongoing cohort studies and clinical trials provide a rich environment for the conduct of research. The main didactic course focuses on risk factors for cardiovascular disease and strategies for prevention. Seminar-style courses offer a more in-depth understanding of disease pathophysiology and clinical management.

The Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is actively recruiting pre- and post-doctoral candidates for our Cardiovascular Epidemiology Training Program. We specifically have a several open post-doctoral positions. We are interested in recruiting strong quantitative scientists who are interested in making a difference in health and gaining exposure to clinical research topics related to cardiovascular disease. Current research areas within our group include topics related to “Big Data” of cardiovascular disease and diabetes including proteomics, metabolomics, genomics, biostatistical analyses of national survey data, traditional epidemiologic cohorts, electronic health records, and the clinical epidemiology of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and related conditions. Tuition and stipend for post-doctoral trainees (research fellowship after completion of a PhD or master’s degree after MD degree/equivalent) are available on a merit basis for U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

For more information and to apply, click HERE.