The University at Buffalo (UB) Transportation Research and Visualization Lab is recruiting healthy adults for new study that has two phases. The goal of this study is to learn more about how warning messages from autonomous vehicles may help to keep bike riders safe. Read More

For Phase 1 - online survey:
-Adults 18 years or older
For Phase 2 - in-person study:
-Adults 18 years or older
-Able to ride a bike
-Not currently pregnant
-Not colorblind
-If you wear contact lenses, you must agree to wear them during the study

Do you know a teen or young adult between the ages of 14 to 20 years old who vapes? If so, they might be eligible to participate in a University at Buffalo (UB) study focused on learning more about a new smartphone app that might help them to quit using e-cigarettes! Read More

-Teens and young adults aged 14 to 20 years old
-Must vape on a regular basis
-Must use an iPhone
-Teens under 18 years old must have a parent/guardian who agrees to let them participate
-Able to speak English

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-Adults 18 years or older
-Able to ride a bike
-Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision
-Are not colorblind
-Speak, read, and write in English
-Have access to the internet

We are looking for healthy adults to participate in a study about how body temperature, body water, and electrolytes impact the measurement of body composition. Read More

-Healthy adults between the ages of 18-45
-Physically active
-Are not currently pregnant/breastfeeding
-Do not have high blood pressure
-Do not have a medical implant device

Does your family have a teen between the ages of 13 to 17 years old? Does someone in your family have Type 2 Diabetes? Your family might be eligible to participate in a University at Buffalo (UB) study focused on learning more about Type 2 Diabetes risk factors! Read More

-Teens aged 13-17 years old
-Live in Buffalo, NY or surrounding areas
-Have a family history of Type 2 Diabetes
-Have a personal cell phone with data
-Have an English-speaking parent/guardian who can attend the in-person visit with the teen

Help us learn more about how adults understand speech! The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences is looking for adults aged 40 years or older for an in-person study at the UB South Campus (at Main Street and Bailey Avenue). Read More

-Adults 40 years or older
-Normal hearing for your age, as far as you know
-Native English speakers

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is looking for healthy adult females for a study investigating how different phases of the menstrual cycle affect body composition measurements. Read More

-Healthy females aged 18-45 years old
-Physically active
-Are not using hormonal contraceptives
-Are not pregnant or breast feeding
-Own a smartphone

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Industrial Systems and Engineering is conducting a study to learn more about the impact of back-support exoskeletons (which provide support and reduce physical demands on the back) on workplace safety. The goal of the study is to evaluate the effects of back-support exoskeletons on heat strain and bodily responses during lifting/lowering exercises. Read More

-Adults between the ages of 18-55 years old
-Have no history of back/spine disorders
-Have not smoked cigarettes in the last 6 months
-Are not pregnant

The University at Buffalo (UB) Division of Behavioral Medicine is recruiting children between the ages of 8 to 12 years old and their parents for an in-person snacking study. The goal of the study is to compare how children and parents are motivated for snack foods and screen time. Read More

-Have a child between 8 to 12 years old
-Parent and child are not allergic to study foods

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Psychiatry is looking for adults living with depression for a clinical trial. The research team is interested in studying how effective a new medicine is at treating symptoms of depression. Read More

-Adults aged 18 to 65 years old
-Have been told by a doctor that you have depression
-Have had symptoms of depression for 1-12 months
-Are not pregnant or breast feeding