To be part of our PARTICIPATORY WORKSHOP:

What: You will be asked to interact with the device prototype and the App, engage in a group activity with other participants & researchers to discuss possible problems and solutions related to our digital smell training, and share your experiences with smell impairments and smell training.

Where: The study will involve coming in person to the UCL research laboratory at 169 Euston Road, London (opposite Euston Station).

When: There will be two workshops: 

• on Tuesday 17^th January from 1pm to 4.30pm for people aged 65 – 75 years of age;
• on Wednesday 18^th January from 1pm to 4.30pm for people ages 45-55 years of age.

Who: Researchers are currently recruiting individuals who:  

• are aged 65 – 75 years [workshop 17^th January] OR 45-55 years [workshop 18^th January];
• can smell to some extent (e.g., excluding people with total anosmia, but including people who have some smelling ability); 
• are not heavy smokers (more than 2 packs of cigarettes a day); 
• do not have allergic or hypersensitive reactions to strong odorants, perfumes, or essential oils; 
• have normal to normal-corrected vision (i.e., able to read text from a mobile device, with or without glasses); 
• can attend an in-person session on Thursday 8th December from 1pm to 4.30pm. I have also attached a detailed information sheet to this email.

Remuneration & Expenses: As a thank you note, you will receive £10 shopping gift voucher on the day.

How to apply: Contact Giada Brianza at g.brianza@ucl.ac.uk