01/26/2022
By Stephanie Lane

You are invited to participate in a research study! The goal of this research study is to build a bank of samples from
individuals who may or may not have the virus that causes COVID-19. The samples may be stored for a long time and
will be used by different scientists in the future to study COVID-19 and related viruses. Researchers at UMass Lowell are seeking volunteers to participate in a clinical research study to identify easier approaches for COVID-19 testing. The potential participants will be eligible for the study if they are:

  1. Adult (18 years and older).
  2. Able to visit testing center at Weed Hall in the Mobile Van Unit on South Campus.

The visit to the site would involve:

Getting tested for COVID-19 by a nasal swab from the middle part of your nose. Providing at least one of the following samples for storage and future research:

  • Nasal swab (from middle part of your nose)
  • Saliva sample
  • Answering some questions about yourself, including questions about your background, health history, COVID 19 experience.

All study participants will undergo the standard test for COVID-19. 2) Participant will receive test results within 48 hours. Participants will be reimbursed for time and travel with a $50 Visa Gift Card.

Book your appointment online or call 978-934-4776 and leave a voicemail or email Covid19testusbank@uml.edu.

Please include:
Your name
Callback number

Currently testing is done on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.