We performed a prospective, non-randomized trial of patients undergoing surgical management of gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and urologic malignancies between 2017 and 2021 . Participants were instructed to take immunonutrition formula three times daily for five days before and after surgery once cleared by the surgeon for clear liquid diet. The dietician tracked their adherence. We are looking to perform statistical analysis to look at the impact of immunonutrition intake on unadjusted and adjusted postoperative surgical outcomes.

This is an UNPAID research project.

Faculty Advisor

  • Professor: Sung Kwon
  • Center/Lab: Center for Innovation and Outcomes Research
  • Location: CUMC
  • Studying the impact of periopeative immunonutrition on postoperative surgical outcomes

Project Timeline

  • Earliest starting date: 9/6/21
  • End date: 12/31/21
  • Number of hours per week of research expected during Fall 2021: ~10
  • Number of hours per week of research expected during Summer 2021: ~10

Candidate requirements

  • Skill sets: Logistic regression modeling, t-test, Fisher’s exact test, descriptive statistical analyses
  • Student eligibility: freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, master’s
  • International students on F1 or J1 visa: eligible
  • Academic Credit Possible: No