Staff Associate

The staff member will be trained to work with patients/participants with Huntington's disease and their families and the specific needs, concerns and ethical issues involved in dealing with patients with a genetically inherited neurodegenerative disorder, as well as how to administer assessments, follow a protocol, complete documentation and IRB submissions. They will receive supervision by Ms. Wasserman to ensure adherence to all regulatory, institutional, and departmental guidelines and the research protocol. The staff member will require significant supervision early on and it is anticipated they will be able to work more independently over time. During study visits, clinical issues often arise. The staff member will meet with the director of clinical services, Ms. Thorne, to help keep them within their scope of work. Dr. Marder will provide direct input and oversight regarding adverse events, protocol violations, and subject eligibility/enrollment.