Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences

Research Volunteers

If you are interested in participating in a research study, please review the projects currently seeking volunteers.

Dr. Limberg’s Research Projects

The Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Department is recruiting healthy, non-nicotine users, between the ages of 18-45 for a research study examining the importance of sleep on blood pressure. This study has one 60-min in-person screen visit and two 2-hour in-person research visits at Gwynn Hall. Participants will be compensated up to $55 for their time and effort.

For more information, contact: Limberg Lab, limberglab@missouri.edu or 573-882-2544.

The Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Department is recruiting healthy postmenopausal women who are non-nicotine users under the age of 70 for a research study. This project examines blood pressure in women during pre-menopause, perimenopause, and post-menopause. This study has one 60-min in-person screen visit (Gwynn Hall) and one 5-hour research visit (Clinical and Translational Sciences Unit at the University of Missouri Hospital). Participants will receive body composition and blood panel results and be compensated up to $150 for their time and effort.

For more information, contact: Limberg Lab, limberglab@missouri.edu or 573-882-2544.

The Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Department is recruiting healthy women who are non-nicotine users between the ages of 30-55 for a research study. This project examines how blood flow changes in women during pre- and perimenopause. This study has one 30-min informational Zoom, one 60-min in-person screen visit and one 7-hour research visit at the MU Campus. Participants will be compensated up to $250 for their time and effort.

For more information, contact: Limberg Lab, limberglab@missouri.edu or 573-882-2544.

The Nutrition and Exercise Physiology Department is seeking participants for a University of Missouri study on blood flow and oxygen in women experiencing menopause and perimenopause. Join us for one 60-min in-person screen visit and three 5-hour research visits at Gwynn Hall. Participants receive body composition and blood panel results, plus up to $250 for their time.

For more information, contact: Limberg Lab, limberglab@missouri.edu or 573-882-2544.

Dr. Kanaley’s Research Projects

The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology is recruiting obese and non-obese adults between the ages of 18-45 years for a research study examining the effect of exercise-induced lactate on brain health. All participants will complete a screening visit and two additional study visits. Complete this survey to see if you may qualify. Participants will be compensated up to $100 for their time and effort.

Other Research Opportunities

Want to learn more about your brain and heart health?

Join our Breathing and Brain Health Study!

Eligibility:

  • 18-45 years old
  • Generally healthy
  • Non-smoker

What You’ll Do:

  • Perform short breathing exercise (IMT)
  • Complete a simple color/word matching test
  • Undergo safe, noninvasive testing of brain blood flow and heart function

Why Participate?

  • Help us learn how small, simple habits can support mental sharpness and cardiovascular health.
  • Learn more about your own breathing strength and brain function.
  • Earn a free Bucks Ice Cream Coupon.

Study Location:

  • Mizzou Performance and Wellness Lab (MUPAW)
  • Flexible scheduling available

Interested? Questions?