Cardiology, Hematology, and Pulmonology (CHP) Summer Research Internship Program (CHP2SRIP)

The Division of Cardiology’s operations encompass an integral part of the Heart Institute service line at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and is the leading provider of comprehensive pediatric cardiovascular services in Western Pennsylvania and the tri-state area. It is an internationally recognized center of excellence in pediatric heart failure, cardiomyopathy, mechanical circulatory support, and heart and lung transplantation. Our division provides state-of-the-art cardiovascular services to children and young adults with congenital heart disease and to children with acquired heart disease.  

The Division of Pulmonology, with sustained support from the institution and extramural sources such as the NIH, has endeavored to create a center of excellence offering comprehensive, state- of-the-art clinical care, educational programs, and cutting-edge research involving clinical, translational, and basic sciences.  

Our faculty have broad clinical and research interests, including interstitial lung disease, lung transplantation, neuromuscular diseases, sleep disorders, cystic fibrosis, and asthma. The Division has a strong ACGME-accredited training program in pediatric pulmonology that includes a research component funded by the NHLBI through a T32 Training Grant.   

The Division of Hematology-Oncology encompasses the largest, most comprehensive childhood cancer and blood disease center in western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and northern West Virginia regions. 

Our Mission 

• The mission of the CHP2-SRIP is to advance discovery for pediatric heart, lung, and blood conditions while nurturing the next generation of scientists dedicated to solving these clinical problems. 

Our Goals 

• Provide undergraduate students with an 8-week immersive research experience performing cutting edge science relevant to pediatric heart, lung, and blood conditions
• Provide a comprehensive curriculum and shadowing experiences pertinent to pediatric heart, lung, and blood conditions
• Train the next generation of physicians and scientists dedicated to solving pediatric heart, lung, and blood conditions 

The CHP2SRIP internship is under the direction of  Juan C. Celedón, MD, DrPH, Taylor Eddens, MD, PhD, and Michelle L. Manni, PhD. 

Students accepted into the CHP2SRIP internship must complete eRA Commons registration and enrollment, and the established curriculum. 

The program is funded by the NIH through a R25 grant.