Project Description
Students will be involved in a large NIH funded project, the Study of Trauma and Resilience 3.0 (STAR 3.0) project jointly directed by me and Terri deRoon-Cassini of MCW. This study is aimed at identifying neurobiologic, environmental, and psychological markers of risk for PTSD that can be detected soon after experiencing a trauma, specifically amongst Black adults. We recruit participants from the Emergency Department at Froedtert Hospital and then gather neuroimgaing, self-report, and blood two weeks later and again 3, 6, and 12 months following the traumatic event. We then follow these acute trauma survivors for up to two years to determine whether, neural, behavioral, and environmental factors (e.g., social support, racial discrimination) assessed within two weeks of trauma exposure predict chronic PTSD.
Tasks and Responsibilites
Depending on study needs students may help with recruiting participants, or with collecting neuroimaging, self-report and other data. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in analysis and dissemination projects using existing data from similar studies.
Desired Qualifications
None Listed.