Participate

We are looking for participants for our research.

Please contact us:

siestalab@gmail.com

413-545-4831

For sleep-related studies, we are looking for individuals 18-80 yrs of age.  You must have no history of sleep or neurological disorders and not be taking sleep-effecting medications.

Directions:

We are located on the third floor of Tobin Hall (room 301N) on the UMass Campus (map)

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