Student Position Available, Morningside Center for Innovative and Affordable Medicine

Organization:     Morningside Center for Innovative and Affordable Medicine at Emory University

Location:             Atlanta, GA (Remote)

Date Range:       Fall 2023-Spring 2024    

Hours:                   10-20 hours (Flexible)

Preferred Qualifications: MPH Epidemiology student with clinical background (Second year)

Goal:

For each type of cancer, find, evaluate, and summarize existing clinical data (clinical trials, retrospective and small prospective studies) on supporting the use of off-label combinations of FDA approved non-cancer and cancer drugs. 

Background:

Cancer patients have co-morbid conditions like diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Therefore, along with their cancer treatments (surgery, radiation, chemotherapy etc.) they are also taking drugs like metformin, NSAIDs, beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, ARBS, and statins. Many clinical trials, retrospective and population studies have looked at the effects of these non-cancer drugs on cancer outcomes (off-label use). Evaluation of quality and statistical methods used in these studies will allow us to determine if a given drug is ready for prospective clinical trials.

ReMedy (Repurposed Medicines) Cancer Database:

ReMedy Database aims to make the process of finding repurposed drug data related to cancer easier for patients, physicians, and potential investigators. There are currently unmet needs in medicine due to expensive, toxic, and only moderately effective therapies. However, there are also scientifically promising ideas for new treatments which are not being developed largely because they lack sufficient financial incentive. Many of these potential treatments include FDA approved drugs that could be repurposed for other indications, such as cancer.

Tasks:

• For each type of cancer, search PUBMED and other databases for Human data on off-label use.
• Use Mendeley to code relevant data to input into ReMedy database.
• Summarize papers (use a pre-agreed format)- consider both safety, efficacy (QOL, PFS, OS; RR) and any biomarker use.
• Input data into UI ReMedy Database.
• Tabulate studies for different agents (Aspirin/NSAIDS, Metformin, Statins etc.)

The Morningside Center for Innovative and Affordable Medicine (Morningside Center):

We are an interdisciplinary unit within the Woodruff Health Sciences Center at Emory University consisting of a core group of staff, and affiliated faculty from across Emory. Extending the vision of GlobalCures Inc., a non-profit medical research organization, the Morningside Center was created to promote research, education, and advocacy for effective and affordable medical treatments.

Interested students please reach out to greeshma [dot] girish [dot] kombara [at] emory [dot] edu with resume.

Call for Abstracts, Outstanding APE Award

The Office of Career Development is pleased to host our annual Outstanding APE Award recognizing RSPH students who best demonstrate excellence in practice-based public health practicums with goals to improve the quality of health for people and communities, to deliver quality public health services, or to develop policies that improve public health infrastructure. Finalists will be notified by the Office of Career Development by mid-December. 

Abstract Requirements: 

Format: Word document; Times New Roman; 12 pt. font; single space; 0.75’ margins 

Page Count: 2 pages max 

Header: Project Name; Applicant Name, Department, Expected Graduation Date & E-mail Address 

Section Headings and Descriptions: (All sections listed below are REQUIRED!) 

• Background – Provide background information supporting the purpose of your project. Include the target population your practicum impacted, location of the target population and the public health    issue(s). Provide references and citations.  
• Project Goal(s) – Provide a summary or list of goals that your assigned tasks supported in addressing the public health problem(s).  
• Action Plan – Provide a summary of all the tasks you were assigned to complete for the project relative to the project goals.  
• Time Period of Implementation – Include the overall start and end date for your assigned tasks. 
• Project Impact & Accomplishments – Summarize the impact your work had on the target population. 

Explain the successes that directly resulted from your involvement on the project.  

• Professional Skills Applied & Learned – Summarize skills gained in your first year from coursework that you were able to apply. Also, explain skills you learned as a result of working on the project that you previously didn’t have experience.  
• Acknowledgements – Thank your project/practicum supervisor, host/funding organization, faculty and any other people/organizations that provided support for the project. 
• References – Use APA format for all references and citations used. 

Submissions accepted from October 1-31. Apply via 12Twenty.

Finalists will be REQUIRED to create and present a poster in the spring.

Graduate Research Assistant Position Available, Hubert Department of Global Health

Student Position Available, WellRoot

This exciting project is facilitated by WellRoot, Georgia’s longest-serving family welfare organization with a commitment to breaking the cycle of trauma in the lives of teens and young adults. This project will create resources for schools and youth serving organizations to better equip staff and children who are struggling or may struggle with trauma or adverse childhood experiences.

In Georgia, 250,000 children have a parent who has been incarcerated, 160,000 children are not living with a parent, 40,000 K-12 children are experiencing homelessness, 11,000 are in foster care and 6,000 are in detention facilities. These children need support in and out of school.  

This project seeks to develop specific tools and trainings to help guide the implementation of evidence-based practices to address trauma, build resiliency and support positive youth development in a variety of youth settings.  A comprehensive self-assessment and planning tool will be developed to help sites evaluate their current status, develop an improvement plan and galvanize the organizational support necessary for change. 

Skills needed for this project include survey design experience, research skills in literature reviews and key informant interviews, organizational skills and clear written communication.  The project will require 10-20 hours per week with most work done off-site. 

This project has the potential of becoming a national model. 

For more information, please reach out to:  clennon [at] wellroot [dot] org

Student Assistant Position, Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health

The GDEH is seeking a student to lead, compile, and create various communications and assist with student-related programs, events, administrative tasks, and more.  

Relevant RSPH competencies include:

• Select communication strategies for different audiences and sectors
• Communicate audience-appropriate (i.e., non-academic, non-peer audience) public health content, both in writing and through oral presentation
• Describe the importance of cultural competence in communicating public health content
• Apply leadership and/or management principles to address a relevant issue

Tasks might include: 

• Compile and organize information for the department’s weekly student newsletter 
• Create a monthly report by compiling publications by faculty and PhD students
• Help manage the department’s Facebook and Instagram accounts/posts
  • Produce and gather content, create and schedule posts; this may include outreach to stakeholders (students, faculty, staff, etc.), attending events (i.e. taking pictures/videos at events), etc.
• Assist with department’s student peer mentoring program and other department programs
• Assist with department events
• Assist with various student or department related activities/projects

Preferred qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have excellent writing skills and experience with creating social media and other written materials, organizing content, organizing events, and planning.  They will be self-motivated, organized, a self-starter, able to attend department events, and feel comfortable communicating with students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing and/or social media links or samples via 12Twenty and/or to Ariadne Swichtenberg at ariadne [dot] s [at] emory [dot] edu

Application Open, Presidential Management Fellowship

The PMF Program Office is happy to announce the dates for the upcoming PMF Class of 2024 Application, which are as follows:  opening Noon (Eastern Time), Tuesday, September 12^th and closing Noon (Eastern Time), Monday, September 25^th, 2023. These dates have been posted at https://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/2024-application/.

We have also updated and released the “2024 PMF Applicant Handbook” and posted it to the PMF website. The Handbook can be found under the “Become a PMF/Resources” section at https://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/resources/. The Handbook details the annual application process, eligibility requirements, required documentation, and provides an overview of the assessment process, all with the goal of preparing applicants to submit successful applications.

Additionally, during the months of August/September 2023, we will be hosting a series of informational webinars for potential applicants about the upcoming PMF Class of 2024 Application. The informational webinars will provide a general overview of the PMF Program, details about the 2024 application cycle, and if time permits, allow for any questions. Please note that several of the webinars have a specific focus related to strategic recruitment goals, but all will cover the basics outlined above and are open to all disciplines. These webinars will not be recorded for later publishing or viewing.

The full list of webinars for potential applicants can be found under the “News & Events” section on the PMF website at https://www.pmf.gov/news-events/pmf-info-sessions-for-2024-application-prospective-applicants/ and under the “Become a PMF/2024 Application” section at https://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/2024-application/. Please encourage your graduate students to register using the provided links. Space is limited to 500 participants each and dates, times, and thematic focus are subject to change.

Finally, we have updated many of our resources for academia and applicants. For an overview of what’s new for the upcoming 2024 Application for academia, visit:https://www.pmf.gov/academia/overview/. A few of our updated resources include:

• The 2024 PMF Applicant Handbook, posted under the “Become a PMF/Resources” section and “Academia/Resources” section at www.pmf.gov.
• The PMF Brochure for Applicants, posted under both of the “Resources” sections above at www.pmf.gov.
• The PMF Program Required Application Documents and Alternative Letter, posted under both of the “Resources” sections above at www.pmf.gov.
• The Academia Checklist, posted under the “Academia/Resources” section at www.pmf.gov.

Please be sure to check our website for updates. General information about the PMF Program, eligibility, how to apply, and resources, can be found under the “Become a PMF” section of our website at https://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/overview.aspx.

Lastly, the PMF Program Office will be sunsetting its use of OPM’s Listservs for academia to subscribe to. Instead, please see information about our subscriber lists at the top of the “Academia/Getting Info” section at www.pmf.gov.

Applications Open, RSPH Student Ambassadors

The Ambassadors program is a student-led, volunteer group of current Rollins students that works with the Office of Admissions to answer questions for prospective and admitted students about all things Rollins!

Ambassadors help to lead campus tours, sit on panels about the academic and social experience at Rollins, write blog posts about aspects of campus, public health, and Atlanta life, and more. For more information and to apply, please click here.

REAL Positions Available, Palliative Care Division, Emory School of Medicine

The palliative care division of the School of Medicine are seeking research assistants for a number of studies in progress with a range of designs, disease types, and student roles.

Research assistants in the palliative care division gain hands-on experience on clinical trials, observational studies and qualitative research projects. The palliative care team’s research areas of focus include 1) identifying the needs of people living with serious illness and their family members, 2) comparing systems-based interventions for delivering palliative care, and 3) exploring how social determinants of health affect choices and outcomes in serious illness and end of life. Research assistants work with faculty and staff on a range of tasks, including screening patient charts to identify potential study participants, recruitment and data collection, in-depth interviews, and data coding and analysis. 

Human research experience is welcome but not required. Strong organization and communication skills are essential. Students may have opportunities to present or publish work regionally or nationally. 

For more information and to apply, please click here. 

Applications Open, Global Complex Humanitarian Emergencies Certificate

The Center for Humanitarian Emergencies would like to remind you that the deadline for applications to the CHE Certificate Program is fast approaching! Applications are due September 22^nd at 5PM. 

The certificate combines the teaching and research strength of Emory University with the applied technical skills of the CDC’s Emergency Response and Recovery Branch. The Certificate Program is available to qualified Rollins students and to other Emory graduate schools on a case-by-case basis.

Ideal candidates for this graduate certificate are students who:

• Want to work overseas in emergency and post emergency settings as their career
• Have international development and/or relevant field experience in resource poor settings
• Are committed to building practical field epidemiological skills for resource poor settings

We welcome first-year students from all RSPH departments with an interest in humanitarian emergencies to apply. Attached you will find the application along with more information below. We look forward to reading your application!

Additional resources:

• CHE Certificate Website 
• CHE Certificate Handbook 
• Recorded Overview of CHE Certificate Program 

To apply, please email the application as a word document (NOT pdf) to  ERCT [at] cdc [dot] gov with the subject line: 2023 CHE Certificate Application.

New Data Science Certificate Program (Fall 2024)