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 R. MacDonald Building at 1900 9th Ave. in Seattle.

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 and 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).