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Scientific & Medical Outreach Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation
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211 people are interested
C.C.F. is looking for a committed individual willing to promote education of pediatric cardiomyopathy - a chronic children's heart disease - to the medical and scientific community. This opportunity entails providing medical professionals with information about C.C.F's purpose and programs. Tasks involve 1) developing contact lists of physicians, relevant health organizations, and medical institutions; 2) establishing relationships with pediatric cardiologists and research labs/clinics focused on pediatric cardiology; 3) identifying physicians and researchers with a clinical interest in pediatric cardiomyopathy; and 4) identifying medical conferences where C.C.F. should be represented. Please note this opportunity is for U.S. based individuals with college degrees.
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About Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation
Location:
P.O. Box 547, Tenafly, NJ 07670, US
Mission Statement
The Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation (C.C.F.)'s vision is to create a future of hope where pediatric cardiomyopathy can eventually be prevented and any affected child can be cured to live a full and productive life. Run entirely by volunteers and guided by a medical advisory board, C.C.F.'s purpose is to accelerate the search for a cure by supporting scientific and medical research into the causes, early detection and treatment of the disease. Additionally, C.C.F. promotes physician education, public awareness, patient support, and advocacy for affected children and their families.
Description
In line with its mission, C.C.F. provides various programs related to pediatric cardiomyopathy - a rare and incurrable children's heart disease.
RESEARCH: C.C.F. intends to provide funding assistance for medical fellowships, clinical and genetic research studies, and comprehensive patient care programs.
EDUCATION: C.C.F. works with the National Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Registry in sponsoring think tank sessions and publication of medical findings. An International Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Symposium is also being planned for physicians and families.
ADVOCACY & AWARENESS: C.C.F. is involved in developing awareness programs and working with government, medical, scientific and lay communities to generate increased focus and funding of research on pediatric cardiomyopathy.
SUPPORT: C.C.F. offers a comprehensive website, discussion forum, pamphlet, and a membership directory for families. Peer support, physician referrals and linking families to relevant research studies are also provided when requested.
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 15, 2021
SKILLS
- Verbal / Written Communication
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