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The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has rapidly grown into one of the largest research powerhouses in the nation. We have more health sciences colleges on a single campus than any other U.S. university, and our success in obtaining funding from the National Institutes of Health and other grants has advanced the development of our extensive laboratory and clinical infrastructure. The Wexner Medical Center is one of only 64 members of a National Institutes of Health consortium that speeds the translation of scientific discovery into better patient care.

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If you’re still paying for student loans, we’re offering a new benefit to help medical center employees get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Through this service, employees receive one-on-one financial counseling and a streamlined process to achieve student loan forgiveness. Faculty and staff are eligible to enroll on their hire date, or at any point while they’re employed full-time at the medical center.

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• One of only 51 members of a National Institutes of Health consortium that speeds the translation of scientific discovery into better patient care.
• One of only 51 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States; the NCI rated our center “exceptional” – the NCI’s highest ranking.
• More than 2,000 active research studies and clinical trials in virtually every medical specialty.
• 11 faculty members currently elected to the National Academy of Medicine and one to the National Academy of Sciences .
• The 2023 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research Rankings, a compilation of NIH funding rankings for U.S. medical schools, placed five of our programs in the top 20 nationwide .

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The academic medical center has more than 20 research centers and institutes, along with 25 core research laboratories that promote collaboration among experts from virtually all departments, divisions and branch campuses of The Ohio State University. Dedicated research space allows members of our faculty to discover innovative, personalized treatments for the benefit of our patients and others around the world.

• We have research laboratories dedicated to experimental cancer therapeutics, heart and lung disease, neurobiology of disease, imaging, microbial pathogenesis, pharmacogenomics, bioinformatics, diabetes, structural biology and tissue engineering.
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Psychology 4998 - Undergraduate Research

Want to get involved in undergraduate research and earn course credit towards your major? Explore this page to learn more!

What is Psychology 4998?

• You will be doing hands-on work with professors, graduate students, and other undergraduate students in a research laboratory. This is not a traditional class, and instead credit is given for time spent in the lab.

What are the pre-requisites for Psychology 4998?

• Permission of the instructor. Check out the psychology lab websites for specific requirements for each lab.

Is Psychology 4998 required for the Psychology major?

• It is not required for the Psychology major, but we strongly recommend that students get involved in research (take Psychology 4998), especially if they are interested in pursuing research-based graduate programs (e.g., Ph.D.) in psychology.

When should I take Psychology 4998?

• It is available throughout the year, including summer. However, some projects are only available during certain terms. Students interested in gaining a strong research background should begin taking Psychology 4998 as soon as possible after completing Psychology 1100.

How many credit hours is Psychology 4998?

• Credit hours are variable depending on the nature of the project and the time commitment of students. A maximum of 3 hours of Psychology 4998 can be applied towards the Psychology major. However, students can take additional hours of Psychology 4998 towards their overall general (non-psychology) electives. Typically, students take 2 to 4 credit hours of Psychology 4998 per semester.

How much time will I need to commit to Psychology 4998?

• You are expected to commit approximately 3 hours per week in the lab for every credit hour you earn for Psychology 4998. For example, taking Psychology 4998 for 3 credit hours will mean that you are expected to devote approximately 9 hours per week to the project.

How do I find out about the research projects being offered?

• Check out current psychology labs on this page.
• Listen in class for any announcements about Psychology 4998 and look for any posted flyers in the Psychology Building and Lazenby Hall.
• Visit your professors during Office Hours to talk more extensively about their research (after checking out their lab website) and express an interest in getting involved.
• Attend talks by faculty to learn more about their research (e.g.,  Psychology Enrichment Program ).

Is there anything specific I need to do or say when communicating with the Psychology 4998 contact person?

• YES. Etiquette is very important. Do your homework before you shoot off an e-mail! You should know at least a little about the research the lab does. For instance, check out publications that the faculty member has before contacting the lab.
• DO NOT  say… Hey, I’m interested in your project. Do you have any openings? Thanks.  Your e-mail will most likely be ignored or at best not responded to quickly.
• DO  say something like:  Hello, Professor (his/her name): My name is (your name), and I am interested in your project on (name project). What interests me most about your research is (name a few items here you find interesting about this project and explain why you are interested in them). I have read some articles in your research area (cite names of relevant articles you have read on the subject) and so your research investigation really intrigues me. I would like to be able to contribute to your project in any way I can. I am in my (what year). I have taken (discuss coursework that is relevant to the lab, including statistics and research methods). I am hard-working, dependable, responsible, flexible, and willing to work (how many) terms in your lab if selected (if a multiple term commitment is preferred for that particular project). Would you be willing and able to meet with me and discuss your research further? I am available (name specific days and times you are available – give a range). I can be reached at (your phone and e-mail contacts). Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Iam A. Student .

Note:  Use the above as a format but not word for word!  Use this template as a guide and try to set yourself apart. Bring up your unique experiences and traits that can help you contribute to the lab.

• Often you will be invited for an interview before you are offered a 4998 position. If you are offered a position, you then negotiate your working hours and responsibilities directly with the person offering the position.
• Once you have accepted a 4998 position, you will need to have the Primary Investigator- PI- (the faculty member) sign a Course Enrollment Permission Form. You can pick up this form in the Psychology Advising Office or download it from the  registrar's website .
• Your Name, Student ID #
• Semester/Year
• Department, Course # (4998), # of credit hours, and PI (the faculty member) .  
• After the faculty member signs the form and fills in the class number (this # is specific to each faculty member and changes each term) , bring it to the Psychology Advising Office or email it to [email protected] . We will enroll you in the course.
• The final deadline to submit these forms in AU and SP semesters is the second Friday of the term . Please refer to the registrar's website for summer semester deadlines and details.

Psychology Labs

Coutellier Lab  - Dr. Laurence Coutellier

Kirby Lab  - Dr. Liz Kirby

Lenz Lab  - Dr. Kathryn Lenz

Leuner Lab  - Dr. Benedetta Leuner

Brain Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation  - Dr. Jennifer Bogner (for Psych 4998 inquiries, contact  Michael Mahaffey )

The Buckeye Brain Aging Lab  - Dr. Scott Hayes

Clinical Neuroscience  – Dr. Ruchika Prakash

Depression Research  - Dr. Daniel Strunk

Early Psychosis Intervention Center (EPICENTER)  – Dr.  Nicholas Breitborde

Mood & Personality Studies  – Dr. Jennifer Cheavens

MRI Investigation of Neurodegenerative Disease, Stress Effects, & Traumatic Brain Injury  - Dr. Jasmeet Hayes

Risk and Resilience in the Context of Childhood Cancer  – Dr. Cynthia Gerhardt, Nationwide Children's Hospital. For PSYCH 4998 inquiries, contact clinical research coordinator, Katy Kerby: [email protected]

Stress & Health  – Dr. Janice Kiecolt-Glaser

The Stress and Immunity Cancer Project  – Dr. Barbara Andersen

Translational Neuroscience of Early Psychosis at EPICENTER - Dr. Aubrey Moe

Women's Behavioral Health  - Dr. Kristen Carpenter

Cognition (Aging, Disorders, & Development)  - Dr. Roger Ratcliff & Dr. Gail McKoon

Cognition in Motion  - Dr. Richard Jagacinski

Cognitive Control  – Dr. Andrew Leber

Language Perception  – Dr. Mark Pitt

Model-Based Cognitive Neuroscience  - Dr. Brandon Turner

Vision & Cognitive Neuroscience  – Dr. Julie Golomb

Z-Lab: Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience  - Dr. Zeynep Saygin

Social Affective and Immunology Lab – Dr. Baldwin Way

Social Cognitive Neuroscience  - Dr. Dylan Wagner

The B-BAL | Buckeye Brain Aging Lab (osu.edu)  - Dr. Scott Hayes

Children and Parents Lab  - Dr. Sarah Schoppe-Sullivan

Cognitive Development  - Dr. Vladimir Sloutsky

Developmental Language & Cognition  – Dr. Laura Wagner

Learning Disabilities Innovations Hub - Dr. Stephen Petrill

Social Development  - Dr. John Gibbs

Attitudes & Persuasion  –Dr. Richard Petty

Attitudes & Persuasion  - Dr. Duane Wegener

Attitudes & Social Cognition  - Dr. Russ Fazio

Cognitive & Affective Influences on Decision Making  - Dr. Brittany Shoots-Reinhard

Motivation & Cognitive Science  – Dr. Kentaro Fujita

Self, Stereotypes, & Social Norms  – Dr. Steven Spencer

Social Cognitive Neuroscience  – Dr. Dylan Wagner

Subjective Perspectives Research  – Dr. Lisa Libby 

Information Processing in Human Memory – Dr. Trisha Van Zandt

Mechanisms & Contingencies  – Dr. Andrew Hayes

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Online master of clinical research.

Develop your expertise in clinical research .

Cultivate your skillset in clinical research through enrollment in the 100% online Master of Clinical Research program. The program's coursework will prepare you with the strategies and experience needed to excel as an effective administrator, regulatory compliance specialist, or research team member in clinical research. All courses are asynchronous and are mapped to the Joint Task Force Framework preparing students for the workforce and certification.

This online clinical research program has been awarded esteemed academic accreditation  and offers a multidisciplinary curriculum taught by faculty across the Colleges of Nursing and Pharmacy. Course offerings include  the science and practice of research methods, medical product regulation, research ethics, pharmacology, statistics, project management, and research operations and quality management.  

This is an applied program using experiential learning. You will add real-world course products to demonstrate acquired clinical research competencies in your MCR ePortfolio.  As a graduate of this program, you will have acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct, manage and regulate clinical trials. Applicants with any undergraduate degree are welcome to apply. Previously, students with degrees in the social sciences, nursing, public health, business, biology, and other health-related disciplines have successfully been admitted to this program.  Admission to this program is available each autumn, spring, and summer semester.

Not yet ready for a master’s program? Our online Clinical Research Management certificate may be the right fit. The graduate certificate program can be completed in two semesters, and all courses can be transferred to the master’s degree. 

Campus Requirements : NONE – 100% online.

Class Format:  Most courses are offered asynchronously, meaning that you can attend classes on your own time.

Credit Hours Required:  36

Cost Per Credit Hour:  $968.27 (includes instructional, general, and program fees).  See the full cost breakdown here.

Admission Requirements:  Completed bachelor’s degree, a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale in the last degree earned relevant to the program of study.  

Time to Completion:  Three-six semesters (around 1-3 years)

Master of Clinical Research

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Are online degrees respected, students find support from professors and peers in online programs, program tracks, clinical research management.

This specialization focuses on the management of systems and processes in the conduct of clinical trials to prepare graduates to lead complex national and international clinical research operations. Graduates of this track will have attained the skills to work as Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) or Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) representing the study sponsor or investigation site and to advance their careers as clinical research administrators

Regulatory Affairs

This specialization emphasizes the assurance of the safe and effective medical product development and use throughout the product life cycle through regulatory strategy, oversight and technical writing. Graduates from this track will have the skills to interpret FDA and international agencies' regulations and guide regulatory strategy and operations. Regulatory compliance professionals work in many settings, including government, industry, clinical research organizations and academic institutions. ​​​

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Responsible conduct of research (asynchronous), fundamentals of medical product development and regulation affairs (asynchronous), clinical research design and methods (asynchronous), clinical research study and site management (asynchronous), featured faculty.

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Esther Chipps, PhD, RN

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Matthew Gorr, PhD

Assistant professor, division of cardiac surgery.

Dr. Gorr’s research is focused on improving patient outcomes by developing novel therapeutic strategies for right heart disease. He utilizes RNA-sequencing, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, flow cytometry and cell culture to examine and characterize the biology of the right ventricle compared to the left ventricle.

In his lab, Dr. Gorr is testing novel drug targets on right ventricular fibrosis and function using animal models of pulmonary hypertension. Another project involves using patient-derived primary cell culture of smooth muscle cells and fibroblasts to study the expression of relevant genes in lung diseases including pulmonary hypertension, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. In addition, his team is studying the impact of e-cigarettes using rodent exposure paradigms, cell culture, and precision-cut lung slices.

• Bachelor of Science: The Ohio State University, Biology
• Master of Science: University of Toledo, Biology
• PhD: The Ohio State University, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
• Postdoctoral Fellowship: University of California San Diego

Research Interests

• Pulmonary hypertension
• Cardiac remodeling
• Environmental exposures

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• Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology
• American Journal of Physiology – Heart and Circulatory Physiology
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• NIH R01-HL167963 Right ventricle remodeling in pulmonary hypertension

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