Participate

All research in our lab is noninvasive and minimal risk. This means that participating in the research presents no more risk than activities of daily life. Current research studies involve behavioral testing, functional and structural MRI, and other ways to measure neurocognitive outcomes.

If you are interested in learning more about participating in an ongoing research study in our lab, please complete the appropriate form below. All participants are compensated for their time.

We are recruiting patient participants who have been diagnosed with ischemic stroke, brain tumor, epilepsy, or TBI. Please complete this google form to be contacted by a member of our research team. Some research appointments are conducted virtually and some in person.

Complete this form if you have had a diagnosed stroke and have changes in your vision.

Complete this form if you have been diagnosed with a brain tumor, epilepsy, or TBI.

Complete this form if you have not been diagnosed with a neurological disease.

Behavioral Studies

Participation in behavioral tasks can vary depending on the study and will last anywhere between 15 and 180 minutes. When signing up for a study be mindful of the time estimation and location provided in the study information. Testing will take place at either Baker Hall 329H/J or Mellon Institute 132C. You may be asked to perform a variety of tasks that could including but not limited to reading, writing, math, identifying objects, tracking shapes on a screen with your eyes, grasping objects and more.

MRI Studies

The MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machine is a scientific and medical tool that allows us to get a clear picture of your brain and see which parts are active during certain tasks. Since we are using magnets to get these images, the use of MRIs is completely non-invasive.

Before scheduling you for a study we will go over some screening questions with you and provide instructions about what to wear to the session. You will also be screened again at the beginning of the study and right before you step into the MRI room.

You will be asked to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the beginning of your imaging session to go over pre-session paperwork. Your researcher will provide instructions for the task you will be asked to complete while in the scanner during this time. You may be asked to do a variety of different tasks including but not limited to picture naming, listening and repeating back audio, or simply focusing on a screen/watching a video for a period of time.

Neuroimaging sessions typically last approximately two hours (30 minutes for paperwork and task instructions and 90 minutes in the fMRI scanner). The neuroimaging will be done at the Brain Imaging Data Generation & Education (BRIDGE) at Carnegie Mellon University.

Directions:

We have two locations where participants engage in our studies: Carnegie Mellon's Baker Hall, and The Mellon Institute (for MRI studies). We will provide you directions about which location you should visit once your research appointment is scheduled.

Baker Hall

Our Behavioral Studies with adults are held in the 327 & 329 wing of Baker Hall on the Carnegie Mellon University campus. Someone will be waiting for you outside of the wing to guide you to our lab space.

If driving you can navigate to 4909 Frew St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

Mellon Institute

Our MRI studies take place at the BRIDGE Center located in the Mellon Institute on the Carnegie Mellon University campus. Someone will be waiting for you at the Dithridge St Parking Garage to swipe you in and bring you to our lab space.

If driving you can navigate to 252 S Dithridge St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.

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