Research

PEACE Research Project

Our newest undertaking. More details coming soon! 

If you are a student and want to be a part of our research group, contact Prof. Egbert at aegbert@sjny.edu and indicate "PEACE Research Project" in the subject line of your email.

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SJNY Student Experience Study

Conducted by Kaylee Finch and colleagues as a part of the SURF 2025 and supervised by Dr. Egbert, this study seeks to better understand the experience of students at SJNY.

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TRACE (Tracking the Roots of Autoimmune Conditions Expression) in Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGGD) Individuals Research Project

The overarching objective of this project is to better understanding of the etiology of autoimmune conditions and depression in TGGD, including those not undergoing gender affirming medical treatment.

This project is a collaborative research effort with the Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging, Hunter College, SUNY.

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HEARD (Health Equity, Awareness, and Resilience against Discrimination) Research Project

The primary goal of the HEARD study is to determine health consequences of stigma and discrimination in marginalized groups by studying the adverse effects of depression and chronic stress on neuropsychological function and immunological response in people who experience stigma and discrimination.

This project is supported by the SJNY Summer Grant funding.

This project is a collaborative research effort with the Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging, Hunter College, SUNY.

Impact of Stigma on Health Disparities and Inequities in People of Color and LGBTQ+ Older Adults Living with HIV

The primary goal of the study is to examine the impact of stigmatizing attitudes and discriminatory behaviors on health disparities and inequities including barriers to health care services.

This project is a collaborative research effort with ACRIA, NY.

Neuropsychological Health in COVID-19 Survivors

The primary goal of the study is to evaluate long-term cognitive and psychiatric consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

This project is a collaborative research effort with the Faculty of Psychology, University of Warsaw, Poland.

Epidemiology of Depression During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The primary goal of the study was to examine the immediate effects of the announcement of the COVID-19 pandemic on the prevalence of depressive symptoms.