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Participate in Research at the Wallace Lab

Welcome to the Wallace Lab at Vanderbilt University!
We're excited you're here! Participation in our studies helps us uncover how people experience and process sensory information. Your involvement not only supports cutting-edge science but also contributes to improving how we understand and assist individuals with different sensory processing abilities.


Ready to learn more? Explore the opportunities below and join us in making a difference!

Current Research Opportunities

Children Ages 0-21

Children and Adults ages 7-65

Children and Adults ages 7-65

We are seeking children and young adults (ages 0–21) to participate in a study on sensory processing and development. In our Multisensory Lab, we study how the brain combines sights, sounds, and touch to form a unified perception of the world. Participants will complete engaging tasks and games (similar to video games) designed to explore sensory function.

We are interested in having families return every 6 months. Each visit could range from 30 minutes-2 hours. The compensation is $20 per child, per hour of participation in the form of an amazon gift card. We would love to speak with you more about it! Please reach out to determine your child's eligibility. 

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Children and Adults ages 7-65

Children and Adults ages 7-65

Children and Adults ages 7-65

We are seeking children and young adults (ages 7–65) to participate in a study on sensory processing and development. In our Multisensory Lab, we study how the brain combines sights, sounds, and touch to form a unified perception of the world. Participants will complete engaging tasks and games (similar to video games) designed to explore sensory function.

Our participants will complete 2, 1 hour sessions at our lab. The compensation will be $20 per hour in the form of an amazon gift card. We look forward to speaking with you more about the study. Please reach out to determine your eligibility. 

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Please reach out to schedule a research study appointment or a visit to our lab. We look forward to seeing you soon! 

Wallace Lab

1400 18th Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee 37212, United States

Office: A3002L (3rd floor)

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at elizabeth.g.brandon@vanderbilt.edu if you cannot find an answer to your question.

At the Wallace Lab at Vanderbilt University, we focus on how the brain uses information from all of our senses—like sight, sound, and touch—to understand and respond to the world around us. We study how the brain puts this information together to help us pay attention, remember things, and make decisions. Our research also looks at how problems with this process might be connected to conditions like autism and ADHD.


Yes, participating in our research is completely safe. We take every precaution to ensure your or your child’s well-being during the study. All activities are designed to be age-appropriate and noninvasive. Our team closely monitors each participant to ensure their comfort throughout the process, and we follow strict ethical guidelines to protect privacy and ensure a positive experience for all involved.


To get involved, simply reach out to us via the contact information on our website. We’ll provide you with more details on the study and help determine if your child meets the eligibility requirements. We make it easy to sign up, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.


Yes, we offer compensation for you/your child’s time and participation in our studies. This includes a payment of $20 in the form of an amazon gift card. We appreciate the time and effort you have made to help contribute to our research.


Eligibility for our studies depend on the study that you are interested. We have research studies for anyone between the ages of 7-65. To find out if you or your child are eligible, simply reach out to us. We’ll provide details on the study requirements and help you determine if it’s a good fit. If you meet the criteria, we’ll guide you through the next steps for participation.


You or your child's name is replaced with an ID code such as (participant #105) and all data is collected through that ID code rather than your name. We may collect your name, email, phone number, and address for the gift card, however, that information is kept in a confidential document that is not accessible by anyone other than our lab and is securely stored and password protected. 


Hear about the experience of our past participants!

A Glimpse of our Research Studies

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