The Clinical Core is a fundamental component of the Center for Brain Recovery and Repair (CBRR) established by an NIGMS Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) grant (P20GM109089).
Our facilities in Domenici Hall on UNM’s North Campus are strategically located in the very heart of the UNM neuroscience research community. This core provides testing rooms, cutting edge technologies, and expertise to support clinical neuroscience investigations. The Clinical Core provides a convenient, participant-friendly point-of-service, adjacent to basic research, neuroimaging, and clinical medicine facilities. We are located adjacent to the Mind Research Network (MRN), which is a world-class neuroimaging research center that we strongly collaborate with, in order to support multimodal clinical neuroscience investigations.
The mission of the Clinical Core is to provide a centralized, interdisciplinary clinical research facility that provides state-of-the-art neuropsychological, neural stimulation, and neuroimaging equipment and space. We also provide expert training and consultation support in research design, neuropsychological test selection, integration with neuroimaging, and cutting edge technology, and flexible approaches to data management in order to support clinical investigators that will lead to improved outcomes for individuals with brain and behavioral conditions.
Jessica Richardson, PhD
Core Co-Director
Davin Quinn, MD
Core Co-Director
Jude Chavez, MS
Clinical Research Supervisor
Q: How do I sign up to utilize Clinical Core Facilities for my research?
A: Our core facility scheduling utilizes iLabs management software. Please contact the Clinical Core Manager, Jude Chavez for MOU and iLabs account set up.
Q: What neuropsychological tests are available?
A: Our Neuropsychological Test Library has 90+ state-of-the-art tests of intellectual (e.g., WAIS-IV, WISC-V) and cognitive function (e.g., memory, language, attention/executive), including computerized neuropsychological measures (e.g., NIH Toolbox and Examiner). A complete listing of our Neuropsychological Test Library resources can be found here: (insert link to test list)
Q: What innovative technologies does the Clinical Core provide?
A: We have state-of-the-science equipment and software for intervention studies including:
Q: What services does the Clinical Core provide?
A: We can provide the following services:
Q: What brain conditions does the Clinical Core specialize in?
A: We currently support research projects in
We welcome researchers interested in other types of brain conditions and neurodevelopmental disorders for support.
Q: How can I get involved as a volunteer?
A: Contact the Research Supervisor: Jude Chavez.
The Clinical Core is a fundamental component of the Center for Brain Recovery and Repair (CBRR) established by an NIGMS Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) grant.
The Clinical Core is located in Domenici Hall on UNM’s North Campus strategically located in the very heart of the UNM neuroscience research community. This core provides facilities, resources and expertise to support clinical neuroscience investigations.
It includes a neuropsychological assessment library, clinical research assessment rooms, cutting-edge technology (e.g., tDCS, EEG), well-trained research assistants/psychometrists, as well as training to support the design and implementation of clinical neuroscience investigations.
The Clinical Core provides a convenient, participant-friendly point-of-service, adjacent to basic research, neuroimaging, and clinical medicine facilities.
| Service | Description | UNM Investigator Rate | Non-UNM Rate |
| Research Assistant/Technician | RA for recruitment, study development, study support, administration, scoring, data management/analysis | $30/hour | $40/hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room use | Applies to use of core testing rooms (rooms 1035 or 1037). Must be returned to “pre-visit” appearance. | $15/hour | $30/hour |
| Neuropsychological Test Library use only | Includes use of core neuropsychological tests and protocols off-site; no core research assistant provided | $10/hour | $30/hour |
| Neuropsychological Test Library with core room use without core research assistant | Includes use of core space and neuropsychological test materials (i.e., manuals, kits, etc.), use of laptop computer for test administration, questionnaires; User provides trained research assistant to conduct session * | $25/hour | $60/hour |
| Neuropsychological Test Library with core room use and core research assistant | Includes use of core space and neuropsychological test materials (i.e., manuals, kits, etc.), use of laptop computer for test administration, questionnaires, and test administration with core research assistant to conduct session | $55/hour | $90/hour |
| EEG only | Includes EEG equipment use off-site without core research assistant* | $50/hour | $100/hour |
| EEG with core room use without core research assistant | Includes use of core space and EEG equipment/supplies; User provides trained research assistant to conduct session * | $65/hour | $130/hour |
| EEG with core room use and core research assistant | Includes use of core space and EEG equipment, supplies tDCS w/supplies, EEG w/supplies with core research assistant. | $95/hour | $160/hour |
| EEG Analysis | Includes use of Neurofax platform; BrainVision Analyzer | $15/hour | $30/hour |
| HD tDCS equipment use only | Includes use of core HD tDCS equipment without core research assistant; user provides trained research assistant to conduct session * | $50/hour | $100/hour |
| HD tDCS with core room use without core research assistant | Includes core room use + core HD tDCS equipment use; User provides research assistant to conduct session * | $65/hour | $130/hour |
| HD tDCS with core room use and core research assistant | Includes core room use + core HD tDCS equipment use and core research assistant to conduct session | $95/hour | $160/hour |
| fNIRS only | Includes use of core fNIRS equipment; user provides trained research assistant to conduct session * | $50/hour | $100/hour |
| fNIRS core room use + fNIRS equipment without research assistant | Includes core space, fNIRS equipment/supplies. User provides own research assistant to conduct session * | $65/hour | $130/hour |
| fNIRS with Core room use and core research assistant | Includes use of core space, fNIRS equipment/supplies, and core research assistant to conduct session | $95/hour | $160/hour |
| Training for use of core resources | Training in test administration/scoring of neuropsychological measures, use of EEG, tDCS or fNIRS equipment | $20/hour | $40/hour |
| Consultation | Includes time for guidance on research design | No charge | $50/hour |
Our core facilities scheduling is ran through iLabs. If you or your student needs an iLabs account to use our facilities, please contact the Clinical Research Supervisor, Jude Chavez, to have an MOU created, and an iLabs account set up for use.
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