About the role#
The Research Intern joins the Chepurna Laboratory within the Department of Neurosurgery. This position focuses on translational brain tumor research, specifically glioblastoma. You will work under the supervision of Dr. Oksana Chepurna on projects involving cancer immunology, nanomedicine, and in vivo mouse modeling. The role provides hands-on training through structured mentorship, weekly lab meetings, and journal club participation.
What you'll do#
- Support in vitro and in vivo experiments examining the immunomodulatory effects of alternating magnetic field exposure.
- Assist with bone marrow-derived macrophage polarization assays using GL261-conditioned medium.
- Perform flow cytometry for immune profiling, including sample preparation and data acquisition.
- Use GraphPad Prism to prepare statistical analyses.
- Contribute to in vivo immunotherapy experiments, including tumor implantation, treatment, and tissue processing.
- Assist with writing methods and results sections for manuscripts or grant reports.
What you'll need#
- You must be at least 18 years old and hold a HS Diploma or GED.
- You must reside in the greater Los Angeles area for the duration of the appointment.
- If participating for academic credit, you must receive credit for the entire internship duration.
- Preferred: Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a Bachelor's or Master's program in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position located in Los Angeles, California.
- The internship terms are Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Summer 2027.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai is a nonprofit healthcare organization based in Los Angeles. Founded in 1902, it provides patient care, research, and medical education. The system focuses on clinical areas such as heart disease, cancer, and brain disorders. It employs over 16,000 people and serves the diverse population of its region.
How to get in at Cedars-Sinai
Applying early gives you a distinct advantage at a large organization like Cedars-Sinai, as recruiters often review candidates before the applicant pool becomes unmanageable. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, helping you get your materials in before the pile grows. You will find that reaching out to the right person is often more effective than submitting to a general queue. Intern Insider surfaces the recruiters behind specific roles, allowing you to contact them directly to ask about the position or a potential referral, which can materially improve your response rates.
