Metabolism is the process your body uses to make energy. The main purpose of this study is to observe the impact of metabolic processes on cognition and behavior.

Participants are asked to come into the lab for a 1.5-hour session. During this session they will complete questionnaires and tasks. Questionnaires will ask about physical and mental health, life experiences, emotions, and cognitive associations. Tasks are designed to measure participants' sensitivity to heartbeat and stomach sensations, as well as socioemotional functioning.

In this study, we want to interview women with pregnancy Medicaid in North Carolina. We would like to learn what would help more people go to the dentist and get dental care during this time. That way, we can make suggestions for policy changes to help more people get the care they need.

Current practice in military blood transfusion is to use specific IV bags and chemical preservatives to transfer blood from the donor to the injured recipient. Our goal is to study if this blood transfusion can occur using a basic syringe without any preservative. This will help military personnel in areas will limited resources to provide blood transfusions to injured soldiers and save lives. We will also be evaluating ultrasound techniques which determine if a patient needs fluid (either regular IV fluid or blood transfusion).

Have you been diagnosed with locally advanced or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma? If so, you may be a good fit to help us learn if adding tiragolumab to standard therapy could help you and others with your condition

Fuel for Thought: How do sugar and fat affect each other in the brain? Do you ever wonder what happens in your brain when you eat dessert? And why sugary and fatty foods are so appealing? If so, you may eligible to participate in a research study to understand the impact of sugar and fat on the brain!

Since Crisfield's founding on the Chesapeake Bay, the environment has been an important part of community life, economy and culture. In an effort to deal with current environmental challenges such as nuisance flooding, storms, and erosion, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is partnering with the City of Crisfield and Maryland Sea Grant to explore nature-based solutions to flooding such as green infrastructure and marsh restoration. Join a team of Crisfield area residents in the Crisfield Resilience Academy to work with scientists and co-develop community solutions to issues associated with local flooding. For additional information, please join the upcoming informational webinar or contact Jenna Hartley at hartley.jenna@epa.gov. Crisfield Resilience Academy participants will receive a stipend of up to $400/six months for participating.

If you have high risk prostate cancer, you may be able to participate in a research study to find out decreasing or increasing your radiation and hormonal therapy has an effect on your cancer.

Have you been diagnosed with high-risk Melanoma skin cancer? Are you now melanoma free after surgery? If so, you may be able to take part in this research study. This study will compare a new combination of drug (Fianlimab and cemiplimab) with another standard drug (pembrolizumab). This will allow the study team to understand the side effects of the treatment, how they work and if they improve the quality of life.

Have you been diagnosed with Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Carcinoma, Endometrial Adenocarcinoma, or Urothelial Carcinoma? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study utilizing prexasertib as Monotherapy and in Combination with Gemcitabine.