Calling all musicians—past and present!

We’re looking for musicians to participate in two ongoing studies in the ABR lab:

1. Volunteers wanted for a paid research study on musical training, noise exposure, hearing, and brain function. Open to musicians and non-musicians ages 18-24 and 45-60. If interested in participating, take this survey to see if you qualify or contact noisestudy.research@uconn.edu

2. We’re looking for adult participants, ages 18-30, for a new study on music and brain plasticity. For this study, participants complete hearing and music tests and provide a blood sample. If interested, follow this link to find out if you meet the study eligibility criteria.

Hearing Study Seeking Adults Ages 35-55

Researchers at the University of Connecticut ABR Lab and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are conducting a study on gender differences in hearing ability and noise exposure.

People ages 35-55 who use iPhones are invited to participate in this three-month study. Participation will involve about 4 ~1 hour visits to the lab over the three month period. Participants will be given two devices to take home to help track aspects of their health and noise exposure and will also be required to take a short hearing test on their phone every other day. Participants completing the study will be compensated. If interested, please complete this screening questionnaire to see if you qualify or contact noisestudy.research@uconn.edu

Calling all Emergency Medicine Professionals!

We’re looking for EMS and ED personnel to participate in a online study in the ABR lab:

Volunteers wanted for a paid research study on on noise exposure and hearing health in emergency medical settings. Open to emergency medical professionals ages 18+. We are recruiting participants who regularly use an Apple Watch with health data tracking turned on. If interested in participating, please complete this survey or contact noisestudy.research@uconn.edu.