You may be eligible to join one of our ongoing studies
66-80 years old?
The BOOST Observational Study for Older Adults involves an in-person cognitive assessment session and wearing an activity monitoring device on the wrist for a week. There is no physical activity requirement.
40-65 years old?
The BOOST Observational Study, for participants working full-time (35 hours/week), involves both computerized testing and physical activity.
40-65 years old?
The BOOST Intervention Study, for participants working full-time (35 hours/week), involves both computerized cognitive training and physical exercise.
Lab News
Brazilian neuroscience graduate scholar begins HBC lab rotation
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
PhD candidate Giovanna Novi, a native of the small southern Brazil town of Sao Caetano Do Sul, recently began a 12-week rotation in the Health, Brain & Cognition Lab as part of the University of Iowa’s Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience.
Press and Media
HBC Lab part of new research hub in Cedar Rapids
Read this Iowa Now story to learn about this new initiative to meet study participants where they are, rather than requiring a trip to labs in Iowa City, and make our research applicable to more people and their daily lives.
Blog
Moving to the beat
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Music-driven fitness classes at Iowa City's North Dodge Athletic Club help older adults build strength, agility, social connections