Summer Research Internship for Medical Students (SRIMS)
The Summer Research Internship for Medical Students (SRIMS) is an opportunity for medical students to experience the latest in basic and translational research. Incoming second year medical students from the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell participate in cutting edge research at CSHL under the mentorship of exceptional scientists.
The Program is led by Director Priya Sridevi, Ph.D. (psridevi@cshl.edu), and Administrative Coordinator Joanie O’Connor (joconnor@cshl.edu).
SRIMS students participate in a summer research project, mentored by one of CSHL’s outstanding research faculty. Students are able to take advantage of the Lab’s state-of-the-art research facilities, including extensive resources for genomics, gene editing, and microscopy.
In addition to cutting edge research, SRIMS participants are offered a series of specially designed workshops, seminars and events, including:
- Hands-on programming workshops, which train students to use Python for data analysis and modeling. Two concurrent workshops are targeted toward novice and experienced programmers.
- Lecture series with sessions focused on important topics in bioinformatics and computational neuroscience.
- Training in Scientific Communication, including lectures on how to write an effective abstract and how to give a scientific talk.
- Welcome lunch with CSHL President and CEO, Bruce Stillman.
- Bi-weekly discussions with the SRIMS Program Director Priya Sridevi, Ph.D. Topics include research work in progress, journal clubs, and more.
The application process is organized by the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. First year students are encouraged to apply during the winter months. CSHL is not only a research facility, but also a summer program—in conjunction with the medical school—with a variety of activities.
The application process for the 2024 Summer Research Program is now closed.
Please contact the Office of Student Affairs at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at medicine.students@hofstra.edu for more information about the application process.
Questions about the CSHL SRIMS program can be directed to Joanie O’Connor at joconnor@cshl.edu
Neecki Zand
Tuveson laboratory
I am a first-year medical student at the Zucker School of Medicine. I am currently interested in either medical oncology or surgical oncology. I went to college at UC Berkeley, where I first discovered my love for research while working in a developmental genetics lab. I want to make research an integral part of my future career, especially regarding future drug testing and personalized therapy against cancer. This is why I am so happy to be working at the Tuveson Lab – where I have the amazing opportunity to work with organoids to understand how to both model and treat pancreatic cancer. I have always been interested in pancreatic cancer and in fact, hope to specialize in this particular cancer as a physician. I am excited and looking forward to working with such an incredible team of researchers and learning everything I can during my time with the Tuveson Lab over the summer.
When I am not frantically studying for school, you can find me either swimming, reading, crocheting, singing, or hanging out with friends in the city!
2023
Nandan Vithlani – Tuveson Lab
2022
Amanda Haye – Cheadle Lab
Jonathan Kapilian – Tuveson Lab
Adam Kaufmann – Borniger Lab
Brandon Impastato – Spector Lab
2021
Carol Wang – dos Santos Lab
Kyle Shutkind – Borniger Lab
Shyam Bhagat – Vakoc Lab
2019
Alan Gao – Zador Lab
Andrew Seidner – Zhang Lab
Dina Moumin – Beyaz Lab
Elizabeth Beals – Beyaz Lab
Emily Krasnow – Van Aelst Lab
2018
Danielle Soberman – Sheltzer Lab
2017
Christine Grosso – Trotman Lab
Emily Cen – Atwal Lab
Vincent D’Andrea – Atwal Lab
2016
Adam Ouelette – dos Santos Lab
Alexis Tchaconas – Wigler Lab
Michael Wotman – Tuveson Lab
Narayanan Sadagopan – Atwal Lab