The Vision and Cognition Laboratory

We have two new research studies of Parkinson's disease (PD) and are recruiting people with PD for both. One is an imaging study of thinking and walking, where the imaging is done by a head-mounted device that allows you to walk. In the other study, you interact with your smartphone to provide data on walking and thinking, over the course of 2 weeks. For this study, we are recruiting healthy older adults as well as people with PD. The flyers are below, and each has contact information if you are interested in participating or just want to get more information. You may contact us by email or phone. The studies take place at Boston University. We compensate you for your time and provide free parking. Please contact us if you have any questions. We hope you will consider participating!

Help us validate two new internet tests of memory!

We are seeking healthy adults, 55+ years old, to help test pilot two new internet applications that measure memory and thinking. Only one 60-90 minute visit over Zoom is required, where you will undergo testing of your memory and thinking. Reimbursement for your time will include a $5 gift card for Starbucks or Amazon and raffle tickets for a grand prize drawing for 1 $100 online gift card and 2 $50 gift cards at the conclusion of data collection. If interested, please contact us for more information. All information is kept completely confidential.

To see if you are eligible to participate, please complete a brief survey on Qualtrics here:

Memory mobile app study eligibility survey Eligibility study for a test of two new mobile cognitive tests at Boston University

We are seeking healthy adults, 18+ years old, to help test pilot two new internet applications that measure memory and thinking. Only one visit over Zoom is required, where you will undergo testing of your memory and thinking. Reimbursement for your time will include a $5 gift card for coffee and raffle tickets for a grand prize drawing for 1 $100 online gift card and 2 $50 gift cards at the conclusion of data collection. If interested, please contact Joshua Fox-Fuller at [email protected] for more information. All information is kept completely confidential.

Former students & trainees: are you headed to the International Neuropsychological Society meeting in Denver this week? If so, be sure to check out the talks and posters by some of our current students and trainees. Details are in the document below!

New study from Boston University Vision and Cognition Lab PhD Student, Ryan Piers: "Telehealth Treatment for Depression in Parkinson's Disease
Research study investigating the effect of telehealth treatment for depression in individuals with Parkinson’s disease."

The treatment (cognitive-behavioral therapy) may reduce depression and increase quality of life. Participants will receive treatment at no cost in the comfort of their own home, over secure videoconference. Participants must have a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, be currently experiencing depression, and must currently be living in Massachusetts.

For more information, please contact the Vision & Cognition Laboratory at 617-353-6476.

Check out one of our recently published articles by Rob Salazar (on internship), Emma Weizenbaum (4th year doctoral student) and colleagues on the predictors of self-perceived stigma in Parkinson's disease!

Please contact us if you'd like access to this article!

Predictors of self-perceived stigma in Parkinson's disease The burden of PD extends beyond physical limitations and includes significant psychosocial adjustments as individuals undergo changes to their self-pe…

Kicking off a new year of research and learning the only way we know how -- taking a funny photo!

Stay tuned for the latest news from the Vision and Cognition Lab at BU!

This past Saturday, our lab attended the Michael J. Fox Foundation's "Partners in Parkinson's" event. We were thrilled to share our research with the PD community!

Support for adults living with Parkinson's can come in many different ways, from people of all ages!

11-Year-Old Makes An Unbreakable, Spill-Proof Cup For Her Ailing Grandfather When Lily Born noticed her grandfather, who suffers from Parkinson's, was spilling his drinks, she decided to design him a better cup. The young...