Brain Effects on Appetite & Metabolism - BEAM

03/11/2020

Check out this page for some educational games for kid scientists!

01/29/2020

We are still recruiting 9-11 year olds! Feel free to share with your friends and family!

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences > Specialty Areas > Child and Adolescent Psychiatry > Research Child and Adolescent Research Volunteers Needed ADHD | Anxiety | Autism | Eating Behaviors and Disorders | Mood Disorders | Obesity | Psychosis | Schizophrenia | Substance Use Disorders |  He...

01/22/2020

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine needs children (9-11 years old) to participate in a research study. Up to $345 compensation plus parking costs. The study involves MRI scans, 1 blood draw, 2 urine collections, body composition measurements (height, weight, waist, body composition and energy expenditure), questionnaires, buffet meals, games, and prizes. The study lasts approximately 24-months with 5 study visits spread out during this time. Call 410-955-5099 or email [email protected]

01/22/2020

Here are some photos from our MRI room. The first photo is the actual MRI scanner and the second photo is the control room where our MRI technicians control the machine and take pictures of the brain.

01/22/2020

Check out this video of dogs getting an MRI!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5sXqk4j9jk

01/14/2020

What's an MRI? Check out this link to learn more about what to expect when getting an MRI: https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/mri-magnetic-resonance-imaging

Sometimes, to understand what's happening inside your child's brain, your doctor may recommend MRI, a special type of scan.

01/13/2020

We are looking for adolescents (9-11 year olds) to participate in our research study! Click this link to find out more: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/research/neuroimaging/projects.html