The University at Buffalo (UB) Adult Language Network Lab is recruiting healthy adults for an in-person study on word retrieval (or our ability to access words from memory and produce them with speech). The goal of the study is to learn more about the different factors that can impact word retrieval. Read More

-Adults 50 years or older
-Native English speakers
-No speech, language, or hearing disorders
-No neurologic (or those involving the brain such as epilepsy) or mental health (such as depression) diagnoses

UBMD Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine is conducting a study for ex-collegiate quarterbacks and pitchers. The goal of the study is to learn more about how the forearm muscles are used differently when throwing a football versus a baseball. The results of the study may lead to a better understanding of forearm injures and enhance treatment options. Read More

-Adults between the ages of 20 to 30 years old
-Ex-collegiate quarterbacks and pitchers
-No forearm or shoulder injury in the past two years
-Do not have a pacemaker
-Pain-free forearms and shoulders
-Fluent in English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for healthy adults aged 18 to 44 years old for a walking study. Researchers are hoping to learn more about how heat and exercise may impact kidney function. The study results may help to improve the safety of workers and improve kidney function. Read More

- 18-44 years old
- Self-reported to be healthy
- No tobacco or electronic cigarette use within the last 2 years
- Not pregnant or breastfeeding

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is enrolling healthy individuals and those living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in an in-person study. Read More

-Adults between the ages of 20 to 65 years old
-Healthy adults OR have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)
-Have normal hearing and vision
-Speak English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences is conducting a hearing and speech study for healthy adults. The goal of this study is to learn more about how adults understand speech in both quiet and noisy backgrounds. Read More

Adults aged 18 to 30 years old and aged 55 and older · Have normal hearing or mild hearing loss · Cannot wear hearing aids · Native speakers of North American English (did not speak any other languages before age 2)

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for healthy adults to participate in an environmental study. The goal of this study is to examine the effects of hypoxia (lower oxygen than room air) on vestibular function (balance) and brain blood flow in healthy adult males and females. Read More

- Healthy males or females
- Age 18-40 years old
- No red-blue color blindness
- Not pregnant or breastfeeding

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is conducting an in-person simulated diving study for healthy adults. The goal of the study is to learn more about how people respond to stressors during diving that can result in dehydration. The results from the study may be used to improve the health and safety of military divers on missions. Read More

Healthy adults between the ages of 18 to 44 years old In good physical shape Do not currently smoke cigarettes Do not have any significant medical diseases Not currently pregnant Speak English

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Urology is running an online survey study on male birth control. The goal of the study is to learn more about how men feel about their different birth control options. Read More

People identifying as male over the age of 18 years old Have access to a smart device for completing the survey (such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop) Fluent in English

This study enrolls healthy adults who will be getting a vaccine. The goal of this study is to learn about immune system cells called macrophages. Macrophages are important immune system cells that form when an infection is in the body. Read More

Adults ages 20-55.
Generally healthy.

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Neurology is conducting an in-person study for healthy adults and those diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The goal of the study is to learn more about MS and how symptoms may develop/change over time. Read More

-Adults between the ages of 18 to 80 years old
-Are healthy or have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)
-Are able to have MRI exams
-Speak English