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1013- Peru- Cardimetabolic Impact of Nocturnal Hypoxia in High Altitude Sleep Disordered Breathing

Location: Puno, Peru

Location type: Urban

Placement type: Global Health Research Placement

Topic/Theme: Non-communicable Diseases

Minimum length of service: 8 weeks

Preferred service dates: 06/01/2024-09/01/2024

Language requirement: Spanish

 

Project Description

The goal of this project to examine the impact of nocturnal hypoxia on cardiometabolic outcomes including continuously blood glucose and morning blood pressure. Participants will undergo a cross-over trial of oxygen vs. room air while wearing continue glucose monitors.

Scope of Work

Students will gain hands-on experience in conducting a clinical trial including recruitment and conduct of the intervention. They administer food questionnaires. They will help analyze data include time series data from wearable monitors including glucose monitors and oximeters. Students will also gain experience in respiratory and sleep physiology.

The professional environment is...

collaborative and friendly with multiple other concurrent projects with diverse foci spanning respiratory physiology and patient education.

This placement would be a good fit for someone who...

is organized, excels at working independently and has creativity to solve problems.

Required Skills
Data analysis; work with electronic data capture
Site PI/Mentor Info

Name: Luu Pham, Department of Medicine, lpham1@jhmi.edu

I would describe my communication and mentorship styles as... 

open door with combination of frequent casual and formal structured meetings

A complementary student would have a working style and mentorship expectations that are..

working style that is independent and would initiate contact if issues/questions arise

Costs of Living and Support

$500