*Project Title: Insulin, IGF-axis and Aggressive Prostate Cancer*

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*Summary:  *We are embarking on a *clinical research study* of prostate
cancer at the Urology Clinic of Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.
The purpose of this study is to examine the role that insulin and several
insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) in the blood and in prostate tissue may
play in more aggressive prostate cancer. As part of this study we are
collecting questionnaire information regarding demographic, social and
lifestyle factors, as well as medical and family history, which may play a
role in prostate cancer.

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*Position Summary*:  The overall goal of this position is to train medical
students in gaining research experience with clinical studies.
Specifically, the medical student(s) will be trained to conduct a 30 minute
phone interview with prostate cancer patients using a structured
questionnaire. She/he will also be trained to perform questionnaire data
entry into the study database. This position will further develop students’
inter-personal communication skills with patients into research setting.
The position requires that student speaks fluently both English and Spanish
languages. This is a part-time / per diem position.

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*List of Responsibilities*

   - Take the CITI training for Human Subject Research
   - Conduct phone interviews with study participant using a structured
   questionnaire
   - Perform questionnaire data entry into the study database
   - Report progress to PI and participate in project meetings (as needed)

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*Experience and Education Background:  *Bachelor of Science (BS) degree
preferably in biology, clinical laboratory or health sciences, chemistry,
environmental or social sciences, or a bachelor of art (BA) in psychology,
anthropology or sociology is required. Knowledge and familiarity with
medical terminology is preferred. Experience with conducting surveys,
interviews and/or data collection in diverse racial/ethnic populations or
patients in clinical care is preferred.

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*Skills and Competencies:  *Excellent oral and interpersonal communications
skills in both English and Spanish language are required, since interviews
will be conducted with patients that may prefer to speak Spanish. Knowledge
and familiarity with medical terminology is required since the
epidemiologic questionnaire will also collect information on medical
history and medication use. Experience with data entry and ACCESS databases
is preferred, but not required.  The overall goal of this position will be
to train medical students in gaining research experience with clinical
studies and epidemiological data collection.

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*Scope of Responsibility:  *Conduct phone interviews with prostate cancer
patients using a structured questionnaire. Perform questionnaire data entry
into the study database. Report progress of the project to the PI, and
participate in project meetings.



*How to Apply*:  Please send a cover letter indicating your experience and
interests and a curriculum vitae (CV) directly to Dr. Ilir Agalliu M.D,
Sc.D. ([log in to unmask]); Assistant Professor, Dept. of
Epidemiology and Population Health.



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