Association Between Biomarkers and Delirium

Project Description

This project will assay potential biomarkers in blood samples drawn from postoperative patients who are assessed for delirium, for a project funded by the American Association of Clinical Care Nurses.  Students who work on this project will process the blood samples and perform ELISA assays for a potential biomarker in patient blood.  Data from the ELISA assays will be used to determine any association between the potential biomarker and postoperative delirium.

Nurse taking blood from a patient

Project Department

Nursing | Molecular and Cellular Biology | Psychology

Research Requirements

You must have received a grade of C or better in both BIOL 1107L and BIOL 3300L.  You must be able to commit to a total of 10-12 hours per week in the lab; at least one day per week, you must be able to work 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.  You must be able to commit to working on the project for one full academic year (preferably one calendar year). We are looking for detail-oriented people.

Project Duration

August 16, 2021 to May 2023

Contact

Dr. Doreen Wagner, dwagne18@kennesaw.edu

Dr. Susan M.E. Smith, Susan.M.E.Smith@kennesaw.edu

Dr. Sharon Pearcey, spearcey@kennesaw.edu