Sydney Thureen

Sydney Thureen

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Research Coordinator at The University of Texas at Austin

  • Education

    • Penn State University

      2019 - 2022
      Bachelor of Science - BS Biobehavioral Health

      Activities and Societies: Freshman Honors Society, BBH Society Minor in PsychologyGPA: 3.89 Graduated Cum Laude with Honors

    • Kennett High School

      2016 - 2019
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Captain of Varsity Field Hockey, President of the Kennett High School UNICEF Chapter, Yearbook Senior Editor, IMPACT

  • Experience

    • Penn State University

      Sept 2021 - Jun 2023

      Collaborated on design, recruitment, data collection, data management, and analysis of several lab studiesStudy 1: Naturalistic Stress in Cannabis Users via Wearable PhysiologyStudy 2: Ecological Momentary Assessment of Cannabis Use Effects in Young AdultsStudy 3: Neurobehavioral Effects of Frequent Co-use of Alcohol and Cannabis- Developed and ran a study designed to assess physiological and psychological stress responses before, during, and after cannabis use episodes in real-world conditions- Ran study participants by conducting physical health, demographic, and substance use assessments- Trained in and administered clinical interviews (i.e., SCID) - Developed baseline and end-of-study surveys in REDCap- Created ecological momentary assessment (EMA) surveys to assess real-world substance use episodes in MetricWire- Worked on the IRB submission for a project that will investigate the neurobehavioral effects of frequent co-use of alcohol and cannabis Show less

      • Research Assistant/Associate

        May 2022 - Jun 2023
      • Undergraduate Research Assistant

        Sept 2021 - Apr 2022
    • The University of Texas at Austin

      Jul 2023 - now
      Research Coordinator

      - Principal coordinator on an RCT examining the efficacy of a 15-week exercise-based smoking cessation intervention in adults with high anxiety sensitivity- Established partnerships with community organizations and over 20 YMCA locations in Texas (San Antonio, El Paso, Arlington)- Coordinated recruitment and screening, enrollment, scheduling, adherence to study protocol, and management of participant and staff concerns across sites- Lead data collection, retention, and maintenance of over 50 participants- Trained and supervised 5 undergraduate research assistants in data entry, study protocol and lab procedure Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Medical Devices (U.S. FDA Focus)

      CITI Program
      Sept 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Human Subjects Research

      CITI Program
      Sept 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Social and Behavioral Human Subjects Research (IRB)

      CITI Program
      Sept 2021
      View certificate certificate