Ongoing Research Studies
There's no better way to learn about our research than to participate in it! Our studies typically involve playing fun, simple games on a computer while we measure your behavior and/or brain activity. In addition to learning something about yourself, you will also be compensated for your time and may be given pictures of your brain.
Brain Imaging Study of Infants and Toddlers
How does your baby see the world? How do they learn and form memories? And how does this all relate to their developing brain? To answer these fascinating questions, we use functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), a safe technology that lets us peek into how your baby's brain works. (IRB # 2000022470)
Brain Imaging Study of Young Adults
How does your brain help you navigate life? How do you recognize a friend's face or remember where you parked your car? Our studies use fMRI and other brain imaging methods, combined with advanced data analyses, to understand the remarkable ways your mind perceives and remembers the world. (IRB # 2000022976)
Behavioral Study of Young Adults
How quickly can you spot your keys in a cluttered room? How many things can you juggle in your mind? When do you learn best in different situations? And what determines where your attention goes? Our studies seek answers to these questions by measuring your actions, eye gaze, and body movements. (IRB # 2000021940)
Participate
If you would like to get involved in our studies, please complete the form below or send an email to
turk-browne.lab@yale.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are lots of ways to reach us. You can send an email to turk-browne.lab@yale.edu, and we will respond or redirect your query to the relevant lab member(s). If you want to talk to somebody over the phone, our general lab number is 203-432-9268.
Most of the time, yes. We have certain age restrictions depending on the study but also run participants of all ages in different studies.
For fMRI studies, there is additional screening to make sure, for example, that you don’t have metal in your body. You should submit the form above if interested, and we will determine your eligibility.
There is nothing special you need to do, other than to come well-rested and in good health.
If you wear glasses or contacts, please make sure to bring them. Please arrive a few minutes early if possible, especially the first time you visit the lab.
Our lab is located in the Department of Psychology at 100 College Street in New Haven. Most studies take place on the first floor in BrainWorks, part of the Wu Tsai Institute. You can enter from the back of the building and ring the video doorbell. Other studies take place on higher floors of the building or in other locations on campus. If you are scheduled to participate in a study, the experimenter will provide detailed instructions and directions.
The 100 College Street parking garage is immediately behind (to the west) of the building. You can enter the garage from MLK or South Frontage, watch for a driveway incline and white sign with green letters indicating the entrances. Please park on the second floor in the spaces near the stairwells reserved for BrainWorks or the Department of Psychology. We will validate your parking ticket so exit will be free.
Still have questions?
Contact us at turk-browne.lab@yale.edu or (203) 432-9268.