Join Our Studies
Why Participate?
Every person who joins one of our studies contributes to science that may one day change how we detect, prevent, and treat Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Your participation helps us understand not just what puts the brain at risk, but what keeps it resilient, insights that benefit future generations.
What Do Our Studies Involve?
Our studies vary, but may include some combination of:
- Cognitive assessments — memory, attention, and thinking tasks completed in person
- Blood draws — to analyze biomarkers related to inflammation, genetics, and Alzheimer's pathology
- Questionnaires — about your lifestyle, health history, sleep, stress, and others, in person or online
- Wearable devices — to track activity and sleep patterns over a period of days or weeks
Most studies involve multiple visits over time, which allows us to track how your brain and cognition change and what factors make a difference.
Contact Us to Learn More
Interested in participating? Email us at guzmanvelezlab@ifh.rutgers.edu or call 848-932-5826. There is no commitment required. Signing up simply means we can contact you to tell you more about our studies.
We speak English and Spanish.
Your Privacy Matters
All research conducted at the Guzmán-Vélez Lab follows strict ethical guidelines and is approved by our Rutgers Institutional Review Board. Your personal information will never be shared or sold. Participation is always voluntary, and you may withdraw from any study at any time without penalty.
