Faculty member: Colleen Kilanowski

Project name: Immunotherapy (ICI) Study

Project goals: The Immunotherapy (ICI) Study is a multi-site, observational study that assesses the harms and benefits of cannabis use or non-use while starting treatment for patients’ cancer.  It will use ecological momentary assessment (mEMA) through a smartphone and online surveys to ask questions regarding pain, health and the use of cannabis and tobacco over one year for 450 participants.  Participants will meet remotely over zoom to complete monthly surveys and complete 7 days of mEMA surveys each month over the 12 months.

Project tasks: Students will have the opportunity to:

• Learn cool research methods, including behavioral, cognitive, and physiological assessments
• Interact directly with community members through recruitment, screening, and conducting lab visits
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, including weekly lab meetings
• And more!

Duration of research experience: Multi-semester

Time commitment: 8-10 hours/week

Will this be in person or remote: Multi-site

Additional requirement: Interested applicants must complete this form in addition to the general student application.