Our researchers are dedicated to understanding changes in neural pathways that occur as a result of injury and functional recovery to maximize outcomes of neurorehabilitation.

Research studies are looking for volunteers just like you. Both healthy volunteers and participants with specific health conditions are needed to help answer important questions impacting the health of our community adults. Join us to improve the health of others.

Ongoing Studies Recruiting Heading link

Brain imaging and stimulation after stroke

Individuals 25-90 years of age (with and without history of stroke) are needed for this study. Participation will involve stimulation and magnetic resonance imaging of your brain while you perform tasks with your legs. The study will help determine the contribution of the brain to movements of the legs. Compensation will be provided.

Walking training after stroke

Individuals >21 years of age who have had a stroke are needed for this study. Participants will perform 12 weeks of high-intensity treadmill training, non-invasive brain stimulation, and ankle movement to determine whether these interventions can improve walking. Compensation will be provided.

Walking training in people with multiple sclerosis (MS)

Individuals >21 years of age who have multiple sclerosis are needed for this study. Participation in the study will take approximately 6 weeks and will determine the effect of treadmill training on feelings of fatigue, walking, and brain function. Compensation will be provided.

Research participation form Heading link

If you are interested in participating in any of our research studies, please fill out the form below. Individuals interested in volunteering with the lab, please scroll further down and fill out the next form.

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Volunteer at the Brain Plasticity Lab Heading link

If you are interested in volunteering as an undergraduate, high school student, post-baccalaureate, or research assistant, please complete the form below.

Brain Plasticity Lab Intake form Heading link

  • Please enter your UIC UIN (if applicable)
  • Please enter what degree you are pursuing with an expected graduation date (Example: BS in Neuroscience, Expected to graduate in May 2025). If you are not currently in school, please enter the degree and year you graduated (Example: BS in Neuroscience, May 2024).
  • Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for us? Ask away.