PSY 357 Genes and vulnerability to depression
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Faculty:
Chris Beevers, Ph.D.
Contact:
Tony Wells wells@mail.utexas.edu
Description:
This study examines the link between a genetic risk factor for depression (the serotonin transporter gene; 5-HTTLPR) and cognitive risk factors for depression.
Qualifications:
RAs will need to be available this summer to train in face-to-face psychiatric interviewing in order to be ready to conduct interviews in the fall. Previous research experience and/or interviewing experience is valued but not necessary.
Duties:
RAs will help recruit, schedule, and run participants. They will conduct a structured face-to-face psychiatric interview with participants to assess for current and past psychiatric diagnoses and collect a cheek swab for genetic analysis. They will also enter data for the study.
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