The Clinical Research Office’s Internship program offers healthcare focused recent college graduates the opportunity to work as a CRA on one of our clinical or project management teams.
The Interns gain valuable skills in areas such as data capture and entry, data analysis, protocol writing, quality assurance, laboratory procedures, and regulatory affairs related to clinical research. As part of this program, interns participate in a quality improvement project and analyze the data as part of a poster/abstract presentation.
Clinical Research Office Interns Spring and Fall 2024
William A. Brown-Porter
When I look back on my career, I want to be proud of what I have accomplished. In today’s interconnected global market, there are countless opportunities across industries to build a meaningful career. While success and financial stability are important, I believe true fulfillment comes from making a lasting impact. My goal is not just to work for a paycheck but to contribute in a way that positively affects people’s lives.
To me, success is measured by the ability to say, “I was part of a team that helped others achieve something meaningful.” That is why it has been an honor to work with the University of Florida Health Cancer Center. In this role, I am contributing to the fight against a disease that indiscriminately affects mothers, fathers, children—our closest loved ones—regardless of race, religion, politics, or profession. Cancer is a real and present threat to us all.
It is a privilege to learn from and support the dedicated men and women who selflessly devote themselves to ending this disease. Their commitment inspires me, and I am proud to lend my talents to such a critical cause.
Daniel P. Buonadonna
Daniel Buonadonna graduated with Cum Laude honors in May 2024 from the University of Florida, earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Throughout his undergraduate studies, he gained valuable clinical experience as a medical assistant and contributed to research projects within the UF Department of Psychology. Driven by a passion for both clinical and research advancement, Daniel is eager to continue to develop his skills as an intern at the UF Health Cancer Center. He values the collaborative and educational environment of the UF Health system and takes great pride in building meaningful relationships with research patients. Daniel is committed to pursuing medical school, with the goal of enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.
Ariana D. Goncalves Garcia
Ariana D. Goncalves Garcia graduated in May 2022 with a Bachelor’s of Science in industrial microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez. Before becoming an intern, Ariana worked with Cryptococcus neoformans, studying its virulence factors in cell culture and murine models of infection. She was excited by the opportunity to expand her experiences beyond the biomedical laboratory into the clinical setting with the UF Health Cancer Center. Ariana enjoys working directly with research patients, as well as learning the scientific rationale behind the experimental therapeutics administered through the Clinical Trials Office. She plans to become a medical doctor and become an active contributor in the care of patients and the development of new therapies.
