Faculty Name:
Anita Peoples
Department:
Population Health Sciences
Faculty College:
Medicine
Email:
u6021727@utah.edu
Project Description:
Radiation therapy causes significant side effects among head and neck cancer patients, such as difficulty swallowing, mouth sores, and pain, which can result in disability, poor quality of life, and increased mortality. Thus, for this study, we will examine radiation therapy-induced side effects via patient-reported questionnaires in head and neck cancer patients. We will also examine if these radiation therapy-induced side effects differ by factors such as age and gender, as well as their associations with survival.
Opportunity Type:
Volunteer; Prepare a UROP proposal
Student Role:
The student will assist in the conduct of the study, such as getting questionnaires completed by head and neck cancer patients during their Radiation Oncology clinic visit.
Student Benefits:
Great clinical/research experience; opportunity to interact with a multidisciplinary team of heath care providers and researchers; and contribute to a scientific publication.
Project Duration:
The project duration would be approximately 12 months, with approximately 15-20 hours per week.
Minimum Requirements:
We are looking for a highly motivated and responsible student with good communication skills as well as basic knowledge in sciences, medicine or epidemiology.