Mentor Areas
My research interests have been in the evaluation and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms in children and in the prevention of sudden cardiac arrest. I am the principal investigator of the Healthy Heart Screening Study, a large epidemiologic study aiming to evaluate over 15,000 children using electrocardiograms to determine the best methodology to identify children at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. I am interested in applying the knowledge base of the public health field to health policy to effect changes that will improve the health of children.
Description:
The research student works with a mentor in the Electrophysiology (Arrhythmia) Section of the Pediatric Cardiology Division at CHOP (Dr. Vetter) on a project related to conditions that can result in sudden cardiac arrest in children, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in schools, or associated areas.
Preferred Qualifications
None, but interest in biomedical sciences and/or public health is preferred.
Details:
Preferred Student Year
First-year, Second-Year, Junior, Senior
Academic Term
Fall, Spring, Summer
I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).Volunteer
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to volunteers.Paid
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to paying students they engage in their research, regardless of their work-study eligibility.Work Study
Yes
Yes indicates that faculty are open to hiring work-study-eligible students.