Completion of a research project is the culmination of your participation in the MS in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) degree program. Research projects demonstrate our candidates’ unique contributions to their particular areas of research.

The following research project titles from current MSCI candidates may help you think creatively about possible research topics and identify possible mentors. You can also browse our archive of past MSCI research projects (a Kerberos ID and password are required to login and view).

Current Research Projects

“Data-Driven Screening for Undiagnosed Diabetes in the Emergency Department”
MSCI candidate: Isaac Bohart (MD/MSCI Dual Degree)
Research mentor: David C. Lee, MD

“Viral Profiling and the Development of Pulmonary Embolism in COVID-19”
MSCI candidate: Shari Brosnahan
Research mentor: Leopoldo N. Segal, MD

“Digital Spatial Profiling”
MSCI candidate: Stephanie Chang
Research mentor: Harvey I. Pass, MD

“A Qualitative Analysis of the Relationship Between Social Support Networks and Antihypertensive Medication Adherence Among Patients Recently Released Correctional Facilities”
MSCI candidate: Rachel Engelberg
Research mentor: Maria R. Khan, MPH, PhD

“Febrile Seizure Characteristics in Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood”
MSCI candidate: Laura Gould
Research mentor: Thomas M. Wisniewski, MD

“Cancer Survivorship and Sexual Health
MSCI candidate: Natasha Gupta
Research mentor: Stacy Loeb, MD

“Perceptions and Receptivity to Medical Advice Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Among Black and Latinx Patients Ages 18-21”
MSCI candidate: Danielle Johnson
Research mentor: Antoinette M. Schoenthaler, EdD

“Identifying Disparities in Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy Complications”
MSCI candidate: Christina Kaul
Research mentor: Michael S. Phillips, MD

“Supplementation of Micronutrients in the Treatment of Non-scarring Alopecia: A Single Center Retrospective Chart Review Study”
MSCI candidate: Elizabeth Klein (MD/MSCI Dual Degree)
Research mentor: Kristen Lo Sicco, MD

“BETTER CARE-HF Building Electronic Tools to Enhance and Reinforce Cardiovascular Recommendations for Heart Failure”
MSCI candidate: Amrita Mukhopadhyay
Research mentor: Saul B. Blecker, MD

“Implementation of an Ambulatory Protocol for Cleft Lip Repair: Surgical Outcomes”
MSCI candidate: Jenn Park (MD/MSCI Dual Degree)
Research mentor: Roberto L. Flores, MD

“Endogenous Hormones in Mid-life and Later-life Subjective Nemory Impairment in Women”
MSCI candidate: Sneha Sharma (MD/MSCI Dual Degree)
Research mentor: Yu Chen, MPH, PhD

“Intradialytic Hypotension and Autonomic Dysfunction in End-Stage Kidney Disease
MSCI candidate: Qandeel Soomro
Research mentor: David M. Charytan, MD