Bird flu vaccine

Men and women age 65 and older are invited to participate in a national study on the effectiveness and safety of different dosages of avian (bird) flu vaccine and the potential of a certain additive to increase vaccine effectiveness. The vaccine does not include live avian flu virus, but an inactive form that does not cause disease yet may stimulate an immune response. The study covers the cost of all required tests and exams. Compensation is available.

PRINCIPAL UI INVESTIGATOR: Patricia Winokur, MD

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 319-384-7245 or 319-384-9569 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Depression and emotion

Volunteers are invited to participate in a research project studying emotions of persons with and without a history of depression. The study will enroll volunteers between the ages of 18 and 90 who have never had depression, who are currently feeling depressed, or who have had a history of depression but are currently not feeling depressed. The study requires three visits to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Compensation will be provided.

LEAD UI INVESTIGATOR: Sergio Paradiso, MD, PhD

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 800-777-8442 and ask for Erika Holm in psychiatry, call Holm directly at 319-353-8514, or e-mail her at erika-holm@uiowa.edu