UT Austin Memory and Aging Lab

🧠 Join Our Memory Research Study!

The Memory and Aging Lab at UT Austin is currently seeking Black, Mexican American, and Non-Hispanic White adults between the ages of 40 and 75 with no history of neurological impairments.

If you qualify, you'll get:
💵 $20/hour for each visit
🎉 $100 bonus for completing all visits
🧠 A screenshot of your own brain images!

📍Interested? Fill out a screening form and we'll contact you if you qualify: https://redcap.dellmed.utexas.edu/surveys/?s=W3A9C7AYH9N3J7M3

Thank you for supporting brain health research!

Join UT Austin Memory and Aging Lab this Wednesday at the RBJ Resource Festival! 🧠✨

We’ll be sharing information about brain health, memory, healthy aging, and the research happening at UT Austin. Stop by to say hello, learn more about our work, and connect with community resources!

📍 RBJ Residences
1320 Art Dilly Dr, Austin, TX 78702

📅 May 20, 2026
⏰ 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

We hope to see you there!

Tomorrow, Dr. Audrey Duarte and the UT Austin Memory and Aging Lab are excited to visit Dobie Middle School for the Road Runner Medical Academy! 🧠🔬

We’ll be sharing what it’s like to work in brain and memory research and inspiring the next generation of scientists, healthcare professionals, and curious minds. We can’t wait to meet the students and explore the amazing world of the brain together!

🧠 Join Our Memory Research Study!
The Memory and Aging Lab at UT Austin is currently seeking Black, Mexican American, and Non-Hispanic White adults between the ages of 40 and 75 with no history of neurological impairments.

If you qualify, you'll get:
💵 $20/hour for each visit
🎉 $100 bonus for completing all visits
🧠 A screenshot of your own brain images!

📍Interested? Fill out a screening form and we'll contact you if you qualify: https://redcap.dellmed.utexas.edu/surveys/?s=W3A9C7AYH9N3J7M3

Thank you for supporting brain health research!

How do factors like depression, sleep, physical activity, and social support shape how we age cognitively? 🧠

New research featuring Dr. Audrey Duarte, Dr. Sarah Henderson and the UT Austin Memory and Aging Lab explores how even minimal levels of depression may contribute to memory difficulties and executive dysfunction as we age — and how these effects can differ across individuals and communities.

The article also highlights the importance of diverse representation in neuroscience research and the role of lifestyle and emotional support factors in brain resilience.

Read more in News Medical: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260309/Redefining-the-aging-brain-through-diverse-data.aspx

Interested in joining the study? Fill out the screening form here: https://redcap.dellmed.utexas.edu/surveys/?s=W3A9C7AYH9N3J7M3

Redefining the "aging brain" through diverse data Age is more than just one number. While neuroscientists used to think of cognitive aging as a single trendline, they now realize that vast individual differences require a more predictive and personalized approach. As they uncover more factors that affect cognition over time, they are realizing that...

Join the UT Austin Memory and Aging Lab at STEAMFest! 🧠✨

STEAMFest is a fun, free community event showcasing Eastside schools and bringing together STEM, arts, health, and family resources for all ages.

Stop by our table to:

* Learn about brain health and memory
* Explore hands-on activities
* Connect with our research team
* Pick up resources about healthy aging and wellness

The event will also include:
🎨 STEM & arts demonstrations
🎶 Live music and performances
🎡 Rides, games, and raffles
🩺 Health resources and screenings
📚 Free books and lunch
🚂 Planetarium, ponies, and train rides
💃 Zumba and summer camp registration

Bring the whole family and come say hello — we’d love to meet you!

Congratulations to Abby deSteiguer on receiving the 2026 Lee Willerman Award for Excellence in Research! 🎉

This well-deserved recognition honors her outstanding first-authored publication on salivary DNA methylation and pubertal development in adolescents reflecting the kind of rigorous, impactful research the award celebrates.

Check out:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396518206_Salivary_DNA_methylation_and_pubertal_development_in_adolescents

We’re proud to work with Abby and celebrate this exciting achievement! 👏

Exciting to see Dr. Audrey Duarte from the UT Austin Memory and Aging Lab featured in *The New York Times*!

The article highlights how something as simple as writing handwritten letters can strengthen connection and support well-being—reminding us that small, intentional habits can meaningfully engage the brain and deepen relationships.

Check out the article here: https://www.nytimes.com/.../handwritten-letters-habit...

Join the UT Austin Memory and Aging Lab at Burnet’s Fiesta this Saturday!

📅 May 2
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Stop by our table for fun activities, learn about brain health, and connect with our team. We’d love to see you there!

👉 See the flyer for more info.