Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Research Fellowship at Penn

The Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania is offering a year-long fellowship for medical students interested in taking a dedicated year out for basic and translational research in head and neck oncology. The research will be co-mentored by Drs. Ryan Carey and Robert Lee (Lee lab website). Projects will be focused on improving our understanding of head and neck cancer pathophysiology and alterations in the host immune system with cancer. Techniques will include live cell imaging of human head and neck cancer cell signaling, growth, and metabolism, as well as alterations of gene expression in normal vs cancer cells. In addition to the basic science and translational projects in the lab, students will have the opportunity to become involved in a variety of clinical research projects, all of which are conducive to obtaining peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international meetings. Students will also have the opportunity to shadow faculty in the operating room and clinic throughout the year.

Applicants are required to submit their CV and a brief ~300 word essay on their interest in the year out experience. Ideally, candidates should have some basic science experience; however, more importantly, they should be motivated, hard-working, and eager to learn. One to two research fellows will be chosen per year. Fellowship recipients will receive a stipend and all lab resources will be fully funded. This fellowship award can be combined with other grants. Applicants should send inquiries, their CV, and essay to Dr. Ryan Carey or Dr. Robert Lee.