Our research utilizes brain MRI scans to investigate factors of natural aging, aiming to discern key processes of degeneration from those of healthy aging. Our primary goal is to increase the precision in early diagnosis of mental and neurological conditions while shedding light on factors of brain health among adults.
We Are Recruiting
- Men and women
- Age 18 and over
- No current diagnosis of neurological disorders
Cost and Compensation
- There is NO cost to participate.
- Participants may be compensated up to $100 for their time.
Study Activities
- Complete a study visit composed of:
- Cognitive test session
- Brain MRI session
- Total participation ~4 hours
- Parking & lunch voucher provided
The study activities can all be done in one visit or split into two visits at your convenience. We work our best to accommodate your schedule.
UAMS Brain Imaging Research Center
The BIRC is working in a partnership with the Psychiatric Research Institute to study how reduced brain function can increase risk for psychiatric disorders in adulthood.
For more information, call 501-420-2653.
Research Team
Tatiana Wolfe, Ph.D.
Tatiana Wolfe, Ph.D., is the principal investigator in the UAMS LIFE Brain Project. Wolfe is an assistant professor and medical imaging physicist in the UAMS Brain Imaging Research Center who uses MRI brain mapping to study how myelin-related cognitive impairment affects mental health in late life.
Laura Dunn, M.D.
Laura Dunn, M.D., is the director of the UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute and Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Dunn is an experienced board-certified geriatric psychiatrist who studies late-life mental health.
Lee Isaac, Psy.D.
Lee Isaac, Psy.D., is an assistant professor and clinical neuropsychologist in the UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute who offers treatment to adult patients and conducts clinical research to understand brain disorders in late life.
Andrew James, Ph.D.
Andrew James, Ph.D., is an associate professor and neuroscientist in the Brain Imaging Research Center who uses neuroimaging to study how the brain functions encode behavior.
Natalie Morris
Natalie Morris is an experienced research specialist in the UAMS Brain Imaging Research Center with over a decade of clinical research experience in psychiatry. Natalie Morris coordinates the UAMS LIFE Brain Project. Email Brain.Imaging.Research.Center@gmail.com
Deborah Hodges
Deborah Hodges is a research specialist in the UAMS Brain Imaging Research Center with extensive experience in psychiatric clinical research. Deborah Hodges is part of the executive team of the UAMS LIFE Brain Project.