Research

  • Enrolling Participants in COVID Vax-related Study

    Volunteers Wanted for a Paid Research Study

    Participants needed to track gut health during COVID vaccination!

    Participants will help us learn more about the connection between gut health and immunity developed by COVID vaccination.

    This study includes 3 in-person visits to UConn School of Nursing biobehavioral research lab at Storrs or Farmington, and requires:

    - Completing questionnaires

    - Provide blood and stool samples, and nasal swabs.

    If you are 18 years old or above and plan to receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, you may be eligible to participate.

    You are not be eligible if you:

    • Have already received the COVID-19 vaccine
    • Have certain medical conditions such as autoimmune disorders

    Participants will receive up to $100 for completing the study.

    UConn IRB #H21-0010                                                                                                               

    PI: Dr. Wanli Xu

    For more information, contact: Dr Wanli Xu at 860-486-6930/xulab@uconn.edu