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Interested in Taking Part in Research?

Dr. Carol Cheatham, a child psychologist and neuroscientist, is recruiting infants, toddlers, and school-aged children for research projects. This research is very kid-friendly and fun. If you're interested in learning more about this research or putting your name on a list of possible participants, print out this brochure and mail or fax it to Dr. Cheatham, or enroll online.

The Nutrition Department at UNC is conducting a research study to determine the role of common gene variants related to choline metabolism in sperm motility and infertility. Participants will donate blood and semen samples during two short clinic visits. Each participant will receive up to $50. Men with a history of infertility or poor sperm motility are highly encouraged to participate. For more information, please call (919) 966-0245 or email sperm_study@unc.edu.

Dr. Cyndi Bulik, director of UNC's Eating Disorders Program, is currently looking for couples interested in taking part in UCAN: Uniting Couples in the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa. Click here for more information about this study.

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