Research Assistant/Independent Study Position
Child and Family Asthma Research Program
Women and Children’s Hospital
Beatrice L. Wood, Ph.D. and Bruce D. Miller, M.D
Professors of Psychiatry, Pediatrics and Psychology, University at Buffalo
Research: This research program investigates pathways and mechanisms by stress, depression and anxiety influence child asthma. They focus on life and family relationships and symptoms of depression and anxiety in both the children and parents as factors influencing asthma disease activity. Children and their families are assessed by self report instruments and studied in a laboratory situation with a stress paradigm while measuring autonomic measures, cortisol, and pulmonary function. They are also currently piloting a stress reduction intervention for children with asthma and their parents.
Position: Research Assistance to include data collection, data entry, library research, paper and grant preparation. Independent study opportunity and credit available. On site learning and mentoring in research methods.
Hours: Minimum of 10 hours per week commitment. Requirements: Psychology or biology major, research experience and relevant course work.
Starting time: Immediate.
Contact: Beatrice Wood, Ph.D. bwood@buffalo.edu
