Research Study Projects
Harmful Algae Bloom Study
The study is designed to fill an important gap in our understanding of the impact of the harmful algal blooms (HABS) on human health.
Accurate Pain Measure for People with Cognitive Challenges
The goal of this study is to measure your chronic pain accurately by monitoring your brain signals using electroencephalography (EEG)
Technology-based Systems to Measure Dual-task (moto-cognitive) Performance as a Biomarker for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s disease
The long term goal of this study is to develop a Sensor-Based Assessment (SBA) system that can assess cognitive decline and detect early stages of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) during individuals’ free-living condition. Such an (SBA) could enable an early intervention or prevention strategies to ...
Aerosols from cyanobacterial blooms: Exposure and health effects in a highly exposed populations
Human exposure to cyanobacterial toxins have been reported to produce a variety of health effects, including respiratory irritation and liver and kidney damage. The goals of this study are 1.) To assess whether there are changes in health symptoms and biomarkers in people exposed to aerosols ...
Organoid Models of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma in Clinical and Translational Research: Pilot Study
This study will involve the participation of patients undergoing clinical evaluation or treatment for PDAC, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. The purpose of this project is to study in the laboratory the effects of different treatments in tumor models created in the laboratory from real tissue. ...
In-Vehicle Sensors to Detect Cognitive Change in Older Adults
The goal of this study is to test an unobstructive in-vehicle multi sensor system’s ability to detect cognitive changes in older adult drivers. The sensor system could provide an early warning system for future widespread, low-cost early detection of cognitive change.
Microbiome in Aging Gut and Brain (MiaGB) Study
Research Indicates that Abnormalities in Microbiome Exacerbate Aging in Gut and Brain.
Heart Failure and Fatigue Study
Fatigue is a common and very distressing symptom. A short questionnaire that adequately measures fatigue will help providers to diagnose this symptom in individuals with heart failure.