Electrophysiology and Eye Tracking Laboratory
The Electrophysiology and Eye Tracking Laboratory (E-Lab) is a shared research facility administered by the Institute for Brain and Cognitive Sciences (IBACS). It offers space, equipment, training, and support for UConn researchers who wish to monitor the human body’s physiological responses to a wide range of stimuli.
Wide view of the Electrophysiology Resource Laboratory.
Reception area of the Electrophysiology Resource Laboratory.
A lab manager monitors the results of research equipment in the Electrophysiology Resource Laboratory.
Washing station in the Electrophysiology Resource Laboratory.
A research participant uses eye-tracking equipment.
Sound booth in the Electrophysiology Resource Laboratory.
A research participant using EEG in the E-Lab sound booth.
What We Offer
Space
The E-Lab offers more than 1,000 square feet of space, including:
- A 100-square-foot sound-attenuated and electrically shielded sound booth.
- An area for cleaning equipment and washing participants’ hair.
- A larger open area for meetings, instruction, and quiet work.
- Two workstations for data analysis.
- An anteroom that houses related staff and serves as a welcome space and lobby for participants.
- A series of five small rooms for testing and storage (ranging from 80-100 square feet). Two are equipped for remote eye tracking, one is equipped for EEG, and one is equipped for transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS).
Our Locations
- Main Site: Jaime Homero Arjona Building, Rooms 317-323.
- Satellite site for pediatric EEG: Bousfield Psychology Building.
- Affiliated Site: Brain Imaging Research Core (BIRC).
Equipment and Services
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
We offer two 64-channel BrainVision ActiCHamp EEG systems, which can be run with 32 or 64 channels, and one 32-channel BrainVision EEG system.
Accessories, including caps and electrodes, and consumables (gel, syringes, laundry, combs, and shampoo) are available. Specialized accessory hardware for obtaining audiometry, auditory brainstem responses (ABRs), and other peripheral physiology, including galvanic skin responses (GSR), electromyography (EMG), and electrocardiography (EKG), is available upon request.
Eye-Tracking
We have two Eyelink 1000 Eye Tracker systems and one portable SR Research Eye Tracker.
Computers
There are 12 PCs and workstations in the lab, with relevant software installed.
Additional Lab Resources
Support
The E-Lab Manager is available 10 hours per week to train lab members and assist with scheduling, inventory, and troubleshooting.
The IBACS Research Associate is also available for project-specific technical assistance on request at an hourly rate. Their expertise is in eye tracking and how to integrate eye movements/pupillometry with other measures such as fMRI, MEG, and EEG. They can assist with research development (experimental design, paradigm development, and programming), data extraction, visualization, and analysis using specialist eye tracking software.
How to Get Started
The E-Lab is open to researchers affiliated with the Institute. If you are not currently an IBACS affiliate, please complete the affiliate membership form before getting started.
Training is required before using any E-Lab equipment. Please email E_Lab@uconn.edu to set up access and training, and then submit this request form.
After completing the training, you will be granted access to the lab. Approved lab users can reserve time in the E-Lab using this scheduling system.
Training Requirements
EEG Hardware and Software
Training addresses proper techniques for applying, gelling, cleaning, and storing EEG electrode caps. It will also include a basic overview of the recording software. Training sessions typically include groups of two or three individuals and last two to three hours.
Standard training involves three sessions; however, some individuals may require fewer or more sessions to reach the required level of mastery. The Lab Manager will determine when the trainee has “graduated” from training.
Contact the E-Lab
| Phone: | 860-486-4937 |
|---|---|
| E-mail: | E_Lab@uconn.edu |
| Address: | Arjona Building, Room 323 |