Research Assistant for WTC FDNY Study | Stony Brook University

Description: World Trade Center (WTC) responders were exposed to a mixture of tiny dust particles as they participated in rescue and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks that occurred on 9/11/2001. While all responders were exposed, the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) responders were more intensely exposed to a larger array of inhaled particles. Given prior reports of neuropsychiatric impairments among the Police Department of the City of New York (NYPD) and volunteer responders, the present study will examine the presence of these impairments and blood-based biomarkers for ATN neuropathology in a cohort of FDNY responders who reside in the greater NYC metropolitan area. This study complements ongoing work in the NYPD and Volunteer responders at SBU as part of an existing NIA-funded study of brain aging by enabling comparison of different responder cohorts on biomarkers and neuropsychiatric deficits indicative of ADRD.

Hours needed: 6-8 hr/week minimum

Length of Commitment: 6 month minimum

Additional requirements: 3.25 minimum GPA; highly motivated, detail-oriented, mature, can reliably travel to clinic site in Commack, NY and meet the necessary COVID requirements (testing, vaccination, etc.)

Preferred Method of Contact: Alicia.Fels@Stonybrookmedicine.edu

Note: This is a paid opportunity