Services
We provide many services in support of research, education, and assessment technology related to neurodevelopmental research methods. We work with users to determine the most scientifically rigorous and cost-effective plans to accomplish their research goals. We can train your research assistants, students or postdocs to run the studies or our team of core staff can collect, code and score the data for you. We have family-friendly space with identical capabilities in both downtown Chicago and downtown Evanston. Explore our locations for more information.
For inquiries email ndcore@northwestern.edu
Pricing
Rates are subject to change without notice. These prices are for individuals associated with the following institutions: Northwestern University (NU), Northwestern Medicine (NM), Ann and Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago (LCH), and the Chicago Biomedical Consortium (CBC) (UChicago and UIC.) Please contact us to inquire about external rates.
| Service | Description | Pricing |
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Expert consultation and service provision |
Consultation with our PhD-level experts in research design and measurement selection, helping you apply suitable assessment methods to meet your needs. Our services include training in coding, scoring, analysis, and interpreting study data. IRB consultation and support is also available. |
$140/hour |
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Consultation and service provision |
Personalized guidance from our highly trained master’s level research staff on best practices for conducting neurodevelopmental research. Our services are tailored to meet your specific needs, offering the administration of developmental assessments, along with training, data collection, coding, scoring, and database creation. |
$50/hour |
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MRI Data Collection Services |
This service offers research assistant support specifically for pediatric MRI data collection, including the utilization of the MedVac infant immobilizer (papoose). Our staff can provide mock scanner training and assist with the placement and monitoring of children during scans. Please note that all scan costs and MRI technicians must be booked through CTI and are not included in this service. |
$65/hour |
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Assessment Task Per License |
This service includes task licensing, participant forms, A/V equipment, and provision of raw data files and/or scores standard for the assessment. Rates do not include data collection, coding or analytics. |
$11.50/task/battery |
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AV Recording Equipment |
Use and maintenance of equipment necessary for recording assessments. Assessment supplies and data collection are not included in this fee. |
$10/hour |
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EEG Equipment |
Equipment use and maintenance, as well as supplies, licenses, and provision of electrodes and consumable supplies. Please note that equipment setup, data collection, and cleanup must be conducted by a trained individual. |
$20/hour |
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EEG Hardware |
Access to EEG hardware, such as computers and the Bio Semi EEG system, along with consumable supplies. Please note that caps or electrodes must be supplied by the investigator. |
$5/hour |
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Eye Tracking Equipment |
Equipment use and maintenance, supplies and licenses. Data collection must be conducted by a trained individual. |
$15/hour |