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Research volunteers

Research volunteers

There is always a wide range of ongoing studies at CISC, using MRI or PET-CT to examine diverse aspects of brain function and structure. These studies continue to improve our understanding of brain and body function and are helping in the development of new treatment strategies.

If you want to be personally involved in any of our ongoing studies, or simply wish to know more about upcoming studies, please get in touch at cisc@bsms.ac.uk. Our current studies please look through the projects below and email the relevant researcher in charge of recruiting volunteers.

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Current studies

Individual Differences in Brain Networks for Memory 
Atusa Saeipour – a.j.saeipour@sussex.ac.uk

How does a 4 day working week change mind, brain, and body?
Freja Clarke – fgc22@sussex.ac.uk 

Using functional MRI neurofeedback to modulate self-blame in major depressive disorder   
Alex Nagle – a.nagle@bsms.ac.uk 

Effects of habitual caffeine use and acute caffeine abstinence on mood, cognitive performance and brain activity   
Tatum Sevenoaks – t.sevenoaks@sussex.ac.uk 

Measuring brain metabolic health – a dynamic lactate MRS study
Dr Ed Caddye – e.caddye2@bsms.ac.uk 

Some of the studies may offer you a small reimbursement for your time, and in some cases you may also be able to receive a copy of the brain images!

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Get involved

CISC undertakes a wide variety of ongoing studies using MRI to explore different aspects of brain function and structure. These studies are continually enhancing our understanding of how the brain and body work and are contributing to the development of new treatment strategies.

Join us at the forefront of brain research by volunteering for a study at the Centre. Sign up using the link below to be added to our mailing, we will keep you up to date once a month with upcoming projects you may want to take part in, this is open to all genders within an age range of 18 – 80.

If you have any questions please email us at CISC@bsms.ac.uk.

Complete the CONSENT FORM HERE

Please note that participation in a study does not include medical advice, diagnosis, or copies of the images. Our researchers are not medically trained and cannot provide medical opinions or treatment after the scan.

The University of Sussex will handle the personal data you provide in accordance with data protection regulations. By submitting your details, you consent to the University processing your personal data to send you information based on the preferences you have indicated. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting the Clinical Imaging of Science Centre.