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Exposure to a Natural Disaster and Long-term Cognition

Exposure to a Natural Disaster and Long-term Cognition

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In this episode, Matt and Lauren speak with Drs. Elizabeth Frankenberg at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duncan Thomas at Duke University about their research which focuses on understanding how survival and physical health evolve after exposure to large scale shocks like the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami. They will specifically speak about the STAR Study and what they’re learning about long-term effects on cognitive outcomes.

Faculty Profiles:

Elizabeth Frankenberg, PhD

Duncan Thomas, PhD

Resources from the Episode:

Study of the Tsunami Aftermath and Recovery (STAR)

STAR Study Design and Results


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