Participate in Studies

Now Recruiting

We are currently recruiting individuals for participation in several studies. Please see the descriptions below for details and eligibility requirements for our various studies. The studies are located on the UCI campus in Irvine. Dates and times of participation are flexible, and you will be compensated for your participation, travel, and parking. You may email the lab staff at yassalabresearch@uci.edu or call our office at 949-824-0314 to inquire about any of our studies or you may contact the study coordinator directly, listed under each study description.

Brain Imaging Studies

  1. BEACoN (Biomarker Exploration in Aging, Cognition and Neurodegeneration): We are recruiting volunteers for participation in our Biomarkers for Cognitive Decline in Older Adults study. This study is enrolling healthy adults ages 60 and older with no diagnosis of cognitive impairment. The study involves 4 study visits, involving tests of memory and thinking, 1-2 MRI scans and 2 PET scans per year. Participants are asked to return one year later to repeat the visits and procedures. Participants will be compensated for their participation. To learn more about the study or to determine your eligibility, please email the study staff at beacon@uci.edu or call our office at 949-824-0904. You can also find out more information about the study by visiting beacon.bio.uci.edu.
  2. We are looking for healthy individuals between the ages of 18 and 65 to participate in brain imaging studies of memory and cognition. Inquire about available studies by emailing us at yassalabuci@gmail.com. You may be asked to complete an online screening and questionnaire to determine if you qualify for participation. Participants will be compensated in cash for their time.