Questions about individual studies should be addressed to the research coordinator listed and general questions about this page and its content should be addressed to Dennis at 267-519-4813 or .

All studies have been approved by the University of Pennsylvania Institutional Review Board.

GENERAL PUBLIC

Emotional and Physiological Responses to Strong Taste Stimuli

• Subjects Needed for Taste Research.
• Monell Chemical Senses Center.
• Contact Camille at (267)519-4782 or for details.
• Ad posted 6/8/2010 and recruitment is open until 12/22/2010.
  
  

Neuronal Processing of Odor Categories

• Two visits are required.
• Visit 1 is a 1.5h training session.
• Visit 2 is a 1.5h session where we will investigate how your brain
  responds to odors using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
  scanning.
• Eligible to healthy adults (men and women) ages 18-40.
• Compensation: $80 for 3 hours (for both sessions) of your time.
• Contact us at (267) 519-4683 or .
• Ad posted 5/11/2010 and recruitment is open until 5/2/2011.
  
  

Asthma Study

• Do you have asthma? Are you between 18-55 years old?
• You may qualify for a scientific study about fragrances and asthma
• Time requirement: One long visit about 3 hours. One short visit the following day for 15-20 minutes.
• The tests will take place at the Monell Center (located between 34th and 36th Streets.
• Compensation for time and travel is provided.
• Who to Contact: Any questions that you may have about this research can be answered by emailing .or by calling Cristina at (267) 519-4797.
• Ad posted 1/26/2010 and recruitment is open until 6/01/2011.
  
  

How Your Brain Processes Sensory Information

• In this study we will measure your brain responses to smells, sounds, sights, and tastes by placing a cap containing recording electrodes on your head (EEG).
• Eligible to healthy adults (men and women) ages 18-35.
• Compensation is $15 for the first 1/2 hour and $10 for each additional 1/2 hour.
• For more information about this research: call (267) 519-4683 or email .
• Ad posted 12/18/09 and recruitment is open until 12/9/2010.
  
  

Sensory Assessment Study

• Your ability to smell, taste, see, and hear different stimuli will be assessed.
• Eligible to healthy adults (men and women) ages 18-45.
• Compensation based on time will be given upon completion.
• For more information: call (267) 519-4683. Email .
• Ad posted 6/29/09 and recruitment is open until 5/11/2011.
  
  

STUDIES FOR WOMEN

Skin Odor Research Study

• Subjects needed to participate in a skin odor research study.
• Monell Chemical Senses Center (3500 Market Street).
• We are recruiting female subjects from two different ethnic groups:
• Chinese women aged 21-30 years or 60-80 years of age.
• Caucasian women of Western European descent aged 21-30 or 60-80 years of age.
• Mother-daughter tandems are welcome!
• Skin secretions will be collected from each subject from their upper back using non-invasive techniques.
• All participants will receive $100 following completion of study.
• For more information please contact Jason at 267-519-4922.
• Ad posted 9/1/10 and recruitment is open until 7/28/2011.
  
  

Mood Study

• Women between the ages of 18-45 may qualify for a research study looking at the affect of stress and relaxation on physiological state and psychological functioning.
• This study involves 4 visits to the Monell Center: three visits lasting 30 minutes each and a final visit lasting up to 2 hours.
• Ideally these visits will all take place within a single week.
• For more information email or call Tamika at (267)519-4817.
• Ad posted 2/23/2010 and recruitment is open until 11/29/2010.
  
  

STUDIES FOR CHILDREN

Taste Preferences and Health

• Mothers and their children (5-10 years) are needed for a 2-session research study on taste preferences and health at the Monell Center in Philadelphia.
• Mothers will be paid for their participation.
• If interested, please call Susana at 267-519-4889.
• Ad posted 1/26/2010 and recruitment is open until 1/14/2011.