Meghan Howell, Tulane University School of Medicine
My clinical research lab within Tulane (PEACH Lab, https://medicine.tulane.edu/departments/clinical-sciences/pediatrics/research/dr-howells-peach-lab) is developing a trial to study how heart rate variability in pregnant mothers may help us assess risk of development of pre-eclampsia and preterm birth. We hope to recruit mothers from the community and utilize open source platforms, such as Apple ResearchKit, to assist with collecting this data. We are looking for an undergraduate with a knowledge of and interest in computer programming/coding and app development. Transportation to study site is not required – this can be completed entirely remotely along with meetings within Tulane Downtown campus.
– Community-based project to correlate heart rate variability, pre-eclampsia and preterm birth
– Utilization of Apple ResearchKit open source framework to build a research-oriented app
– Applicants interest in maternal-infant health or biomedical research will be prioritized, but this is not a requirement
Time, eligibility, and other details
| Expected workload | – Assist with app development, programming and testing using Apple ResearchKit (http://researchkit.org/) – Will be listed as research staff with Tulane’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) so CITI Training will be required (not necessary at time of application) |
| Skills required | Fundamental knowledge of computer programming/app development |
| Who is eligible | Any year/major – but must demonstrate knowledge of basic computer programming skills (with references) |
| Core partners | Tulane OB/GYN Department |
| Sponsoring party | Faculty initiated project |
| Volunteer, Paid, or Credit-eligible? | Volunteer or Credit-Eligible |
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