The Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition at Syracuse University’s Falk College is currently recruiting for the Syracuse Lead Study. Eligible zip codes are 13202, 13203, 13204, 13205, 13206, 13207, 13208, 13210 and 13224. The study is examining environmental toxins (lead) that collect in our system and how that impacts stress response and cardiovascular health.

In addition to residence in the outlined zip codes participants need to be 9, 10 or 11 years of age and consider their race as black or white. Participants and their parents/guardians will be compensated for their time with a stipend of up to $120.00

The study consists of two appointments which involve a blood draw, collection of hair and urine samples, body measurements, two echocardiograms, questionnaires and computer games. Visit appointments will occur on and off-campus and will take approximately 7 hours total.

For more information please call (315) 443-4907 or Email suleadstudy@syr.edu

or visit our website at syracuselead.syr.edu