The Ascend Study

01/05/2026

We are looking for families with kids ages 4-7 that would like to participate in a research study about children's brain development. You will compensated for participating.
You can fill out our RedCap to find out if you're elegible to participate.
https://redcap.mrn.org/redcap/surveys/?s=XCRMDCD487H8788T

You can also follow on Instagram to see more.

12/16/2025

The Stephen Lab is looking for families with children ages 4 to 7 years to participate in a longitudinal, neuroimaging study on children's attention skills. For more information, please call or text 505-226-1707 (Debora) or email [email protected]

Fill out our questionnaire to see if you are elegible: https://redcap.mrn.org/redcap/surveys/?s=XCRMDCD487H8788T

El Laboratorio Stephen está buscando familias con niños de entre 4 y 7 años para participar en un estudio longitudinal de neuroimagen sobre las habilidades de atención infantil. Para más información, por favor llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al (505)226-1303 (Sinai, hablo español) o envie correo al [email protected].

Llena el cuestionario para saber si eres calificas: https://redcap.mrn.org/redcap/surveys/?s=XCRMDCD487H8788T

11/12/2025

We would love to invite families that would like to have their kiddos be part of science! We are looking for families with typically developing kids and/or kids with PAE between 4-7 years.
Nos encantaría invitar a familias que quisieran que sus niños formen parte de la ciencia. ¡Estamos buscando familias con niños con un desarrollo típico y/o niños con exposición prenatal al alcohol (PAE) entre 4 y 7 años!

05/02/2024

The Mind Research Network will be at ABQ BioPark's Run for the Zoo on Sunday, May 5th! Come join us, and wear your stripes! 🐯🐅❤️

03/18/2024

Thank you for having us! 🧠😊 Please think of The Mind Research Network for your next STEM events!

02/29/2024

Hello! As spring break is coming up, we at the Mind Research Network (located on UNM's North Campus) want to share our research study on children's brain development and attention! We are looking for families with kiddos ages 4 to 7 years of age to participate. Anyone eligible is compensated for their time 😄 If you have any questions, please call 505-226-1707 or email us at [email protected] 🧠

Details:
- Neuroimaging tools: We use MEG and MRI for a safe, neuroimaging experience (no radiation).
- Commitment: We ask that you come in twice for two 1.5-2 hr visits every year until your child turns 7 yrs and 7 mos.
- Payment: You will be compensated $100 per visit and $40 for an additional visit with our pediatrician.

01/26/2024

We are actively looking for New Mexico families with children ages 4 to 7 to participate in our longitudinal study on children's attention abilities and brain development. We are located at The Mind Research Network on UNM's North Campus!

If eligible. you will be compensated $100 per visit + $40 for our pediatrician's visit.

For more information, please contact us at 505-226-1707 or [email protected] ☺️

For more information on other studies, please visit mrn.org/research/volunteer

05/17/2023

The Mind Research Network will be at the State of the City event this Saturday (5/20, 10 am to 2 pm) at the Rail Yards. The community expo will begin at 10 am, followed by the address at 1 pm. There will be free, family-friendly activities for all ages, food trucks, live music by Revíva, and much more! 😄

05/16/2023

Do you have some time this summer? We at the Mind Research Network (located on UNM's North Campus) are currently looking for families with children ages 4-7 to participate in a research study on children's attention and brain development!

Contact us at [email protected] or 505-226-1707 for more information. If eligible, your time will be compensated ($80 per visit + $40 for an additional visit)!😊

Looking for families with children (4-7 yrs. old) to participate in our study on brain development!

04/25/2023

The Mind Research Network will be tabling at the City of Albuquerque's Spring into Summer this Saturday (4/29) from 10 am to 2 pm at Tiguex Park! This event is free and open to the public 😄

03/24/2023

The Mind Research Network 🧠 will be tabling with other Community Partners at Explora this Saturday (3/25)! We'll have resources, games, treats and more!

Come join the FREE fun from 10 am to 2 pm! 😊

Come join us for this FREE event! Be My Neighbor Day is all about being a caring neighbor and supporting families in our neighborhood.

Activities include:
*Meet Daniel Tiger!
*Storytime, music and hands-on fun
*A community walk and park clean-up at Tiquex Park at 10:30am
*Family workshops at 10:30am, 11:45am, and 1:00pm
*Community Resource Fair
*Free books

Co-sponsored by New Mexico PBS and the Be My Neighbor Foundation.

03/20/2023

Check out Stephen Lab's other pages on our current research studies happening here at The Mind Research Network! 🧠 If you choose to volunteer, your time will be compensated! More information can be found below.

- The THETA STUDY
- The DevMind Study
- The CLEAR Study