Participate in Research

Our work depends on volunteers like you!

We study how the human body grows and responds to challenges to help support health. You can help us learn important things about health and development.

Who Can Join?
Check out our current studies below or contact us to learn more. All of us in the lab have participated in research and we want to support you. Thank you for helping us understand how people grow and stay healthy!

What to Expect as a Research Participant

  • Clear info on the study and each step.

  • Kind, respectful treatment with privacy protection.

  • Many chances to ask questions.

  • Participation is voluntary—you can stop anytime.

  • Some studies pay or offer useful info like dietary tips.

  • We share results in newsletters or on social media.

Current Studies

  • The BEAN Study

    Are you between 22-38 weeks pregnant in the Boston metro area?
    You may be able to participate in the “Bridging Emotions and Nutrition in Pregnancy” (BEAN) Study.
    To help us understand how stress affects nutrition in pregnancy.

    Click to Learn More

  • BEANIE Study

    Bridging Emotions and Nutrition in Pregnancy: Infant Extension (BEANIE)

    Coming soon!

Where does research take place?

Some studies are online, some take place in your home, and others happen in our lab at Northeastern University’s ISEC Building at 805 Columbus Avenue in Boston. It’s easy to get to us - we are right next to the Ruggles Station and if you’re driving, we provide parking passes to nearby garages.

Accessibility

  • REID Lab and the ISEC building are wheelchair accessible via every entrance to the building and elevators in the central lobby. The Renaissance Parking Garage and Ruggles Station are also wheelchair accessible. Please note: Northeastern station is not wheelchair accessible.

  • We have an all-gender restroom located on the first floor of the ISEC building.

  • Kids and family members are welcome! If you need to bring your kids, we are able to cover their transportation and provide childcare for the duration of your visit in our lab. Or, if you prefer to bring another trusted caregiver while you participate in the study, we have a lovely waiting room full of toys and books.

 

Directions

We are located in the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC) building located at 805 Columbus Avenue, between Mass. Ave and Ruggles St. Our lab is part of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health on the 6th floor of the ISEC building.

By Car

If you’re driving to your visit, we are able to provide complimentary parking next door at the Renaissance Parking Garage or another nearby garage. If you prefer to use a ride-sharing service, we are able to reimburse your ride to and from our lab for your visit.

 Public transit

We are 4-min walk from the Ruggles T Stop, and 7-min walk from the Northeastern T Stop.

Transit Table
Station Subway Rail Bus
Ruggles Station Orange Line Franklin/Foxboro,
Needham,
Providence/Stoughton 		CT2, CT3, 8, 15, 19, 22, 23, 28, 43,
44, 45, 47
Northeastern Station Green Line E - 39 (stop called Huntington Ave @ Opera Pl)