Get Involved
The Sandelich Lab works at the intersection of emergency medicine, adolescent health, and community engagement. Improving outcomes for youth requires collaboration across healthcare systems, schools, families, and community organizations.
We welcome opportunities to partner with individuals and organizations who share an interest in improving adolescent health and addressing substance use. Whether you are a school, a student, a clinician, or a community partner — there is a place for you here.
Three Ways To Engage
01. Community & School Partnerships
FOR: SCHOOLS, YOUTH ORGS & NONPROFITS
We collaborate with schools, youth organizations, and community groups to provide education and resources focused on adolescent health and substance use prevention. Our outreach initiatives are flexible, evidence-based, and designed around your community's needs.
→ Substance use literacy for students and families
→ Harm reduction strategies and naloxone awareness
→ Reducing stigma around substance use treatment
→ Supporting youth mental health in school settings
→ Customized presentations for any group size or venue
If your school or organization is interested in hosting a session or collaborating on a community initiative — reach out. We come to you.
02 . Student & Trainee Opportunities
FOR: MEDICAL, PUBLIC HEALTH & SOCIAL SCIENCE STUDENTS
The Sandelich Lab frequently works with students and trainees interested in research on adolescent health, emergency medicine, and substance use prevention. Students from a variety of disciplines are welcome — including medicine, public health, psychology, and the social sciences.
→ Clinical research projects in the pediatric emergency department
→ Data analysis and epidemiology studies
→ Community-engaged research initiatives
→ Manuscript development and scientific writing
→ IRB protocol development and study design
If you are a student or trainee looking for meaningful research experience, we would love to hear from you.
03. Research Collaboration
FOR: CLINICIANS, INVESTIGATORS & INSTITUTIONS
We collaborate with clinicians, investigators, and healthcare systems interested in advancing research on adolescent substance use and care transitions from emergency departments to treatment programs. We are particularly interested in multi-site and community-engaged partnerships.
→ Implementation science and quality improvement
→ Emergency department screening initiatives
→ Community-based prevention program development
→ Health services research and outcomes studies
→ Policy-relevant translational research
If your institution or research team is working in a related area, we welcome conversations about collaboration.
Ready to Connect?
For collaboration inquiries, educational programming, research opportunities, or any questions — reach out directly. We respond within 48 hours.