Sydney Thureen

Experience

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  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
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  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