Research & Labs

Paid Animal Phobias Study

We are recruiting English-speaking adults (ages 18-65) with a phobia of two or more animals. Compensation ranges from $260 to $595.

Participate in Cognitive Decline Study

Do you have an immediate relative with Alzheimer's? Are you aged 50+? You may be eligible to participate in a study.

Patent foramen ovale: Heart ‘tunnel’ linked to stroke, migraines

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a passageway in the heart's upper chambers. PFO has been linked to stroke, migraines, and sleep apnea.

Pediatric cancer researcher receives $400,000 grant for nanotech-based liquid biopsy technologies

A UCLA physician-scientist has been awarded a $400,000 Hyundai Scholar Hope grant to support his outstanding pediatric cancer research.

People who have had COVID-19 may require only single dose of two-dose vaccines

PET Scan Visualization can Measure Effects of STING-Activating Drugs and Could Help Guide Clinical Development of this Potential Anti-Tumor Therapy

Stimulator of interferon genes, or STING, helps regulate immune activation....

Program to prevent falls among seniors shows modest benefit

Promoting Healthy Life Outcomes and Equity for Autistic Postsecondary Students

Research study that aims to understand the experiences of autistic/neurodivergent students, from a diversity of racial and backgrounds, in higher education

Prostate cancer therapy intensification strategies

Public does not grasp idea of ‘futile treatment’ for critically ill patients

Quality-of-Life Outcomes and Toxicity Among Patients Treated with Novel Short Course Radiation Therapy for Recurrent Prostate Cancer after Prostatectomy

This study was designed to evaluate the use of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) to treat patients with localized prostate cancer following r...

Racial, ethnic, socioeconomic disparities in insulin pump use have persisted over 20 years

While use of insulin pumps to manage type 1 diabetes has grown over 20 years, there has been no improvement in racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic dispa...

Rare mutation in autism risk gene connects family with researcher

An email to renowned autism investigator Dr. Daniel Geschwind is leading to new understanding of a rare mutation in autism risk genes.

Recruiting Adults at Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

Are you aged 50+ with an immediate relative with Alzheimer's Disease? Join a study testing if polyphenol-rich diets maintain healthier cognitive function.

Recruiting for UCLA Study on Family Therapy

For transgender and gender diverse youth ages 12-25 and their families.