It is possible to both donate your brain to the ADRC and your full body to the Anatomical Gifts program.
Virtual Study Visit Folder
Everything from your study visit folder — reimbursement info, your procedures and results, and how to reach us — all in one place, whenever you need it.
Your Reimbursement
Compensation
Access Your Reimbursement
You’ll receive a prepaid card as a thank-you for your time in the study. These step-by-step guides walk you through activating your card, checking your balance, and avoiding fees — everything you need to put it to use.
You can also use your card online like a prepaid Mastercard or Visa. This guide walks you through using your study funds on Amazon.
Results and Procedures
STudy Information
Results and Procedures
Your participation in the Memory & Aging Study makes new discoveries possible. Here’s where to learn about the procedures you’ll complete, and your results — and explore more ways to be part of the research.
📊 Research Results (Biomarkers)
You can choose to receive certain research results from your study visits. Before you decide, it helps to know:
- What your results can — and can’t — tell you
- What happens at your results meeting
- How to make sense of biomarker information
🏥 Procedures
As a study participant, you will complete two procedures on your second and third visits: 1) a research MRI scan and 2) either a lumbar puncture or a PET scan.
MRI Scan
You will receive a research MRI scan on your second visit.
- Appointment length is typically 2 hours. MRI scan generally takes a little over 60 minutes to complete.
- You will receive a disc with your MRI research scan.
- You will be compensated $100 for your visit.
Lumbar Puncture (LP)
The purpose of the lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, is to check the fluids surrounding your brain and spinal cord. These fluids will be checked for specific proteins associated with Alzheimer’s Disease.
PET Scan (select participants only)
A small number of participants receive a PET scan, which helps researchers see brain function and detect proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease. If your participation includes one, here’s what to know:
- What a PET scan is and who receives one
- What to expect during your scan
- Why scheduling can take some time
Autopsy & Brain Donation
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Autopsy & Brain Donation
Brain donation is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give to Alzheimer’s research.
- Helps researchers better understand memory and aging
- Provides valuable insights for future treatments and prevention
- Completely voluntary and can be discussed with the study team
Contact
Contact
Questions? We’re Here to Help
Rachel Dewees, our Participant Concierge, is your go-to for anything study-related — big or small.
Want to know what you can expect from us — and what we ask of you? Read our Participant & Staff Partnership Guidelines to learn more.
