Behavior and Development Lab

(Left) A girl interacts with a tablet computer; (Middle) A researcher and a girl; (Right) A researcher monitors a girl on a treadmill

The Behavior and Development Lab (BDL) provides Seattle Children’s investigators with a dedicated, state-of-the-art research facility. The BDL is conveniently located at Seattle Children's Research Institute's Jack McDonald Building – 1900 9th Ave., Seattle, WA.

The Behavior and Development Lab includes with four exam rooms, eye tracking equipment and EEG equipment. Access to the BDL is controlled by a coded door. There is a separate waiting area with chairs and toys for the use of participants and their siblings and parents.

The Behavior and Development Lab's shared space and equipment includes:

  • Three rooms equipped with Noldus camera & video recording equipment and software.
  • Most rooms have wall-mounted laptops available for use.
  • Additional exam room with exam table (for non-invasive treatments and measurements)
  • Stadiometer
  • Weight scale
  • Trapezoid/regular tables for adults and child-size tables and chairs.
  • EEG room – with dedicated EEG equipment. Use of equipment requires special approval.
  • Eye Tracking room – with dedicated eye tracking equipment. Use of equipment requires special approval.
  • Exercise/gym room – treadmills, gym unit, weights.
  • Sink and storage areas for supplies.

Eligibility policies apply for use of the BDL. The lab is not intended to be a medical treatment facility nor to be used for medically invasive interventions.

For more information or questions, please contact [email protected] or Ada Kong (Director, Clinical Research Support Cores).