Research tools

Our research uses a variety of techniques to capture brain development:

• Electroencephalography (EEG): EEG records electricity on the scalp which tells us about how your brain is working. This is one of our primary tools -- learn more about EEG here!
  
• ​Eye tracking (ET): ET uses infrared light to track how eyes move.
• ​"Hyperscanning" EEG:  This is a fancy word describing when we record EEG from two people at the same time, usually while they are interacting.
• Heart-rate recording: We use a sticky pad to record heart rate during EEG 
  

Although we do not have current active studies using MRI, we expect to launch projects soon @ USC! 

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): The MRI machine can take pictures of your brain and tell us about how different parts of the brain work.​

Current studies at the University of South Carolina

1. We have launched our data collection for the Autistic Friendship Study now for autistic adolescents aged 10-17 years old! If you are interested, feel free to contact our lab via email @ [email protected].
2. We are currently recruiting for our Social Connection and Well-Being Study for adolescents ages 12-17 years old. This study is a partnership between the B-RAD Lab and the DREAMS Lab, with availability for online or in-person participation.
3. We are recruiting for our Teen Brain Decision Study for adolescents 12-17 years old.
4. We see adult participants through the USC Participant Pool (SONA) during the Fall and Spring semesters.