Pulsar

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Automate engagement. Collect real-time data.

Build smart, just-in-time adaptive interventions with personalized algorithms. Your choice of SMS, EMA, or CBT workflows — so your research stays responsive and impactful.

What's New?

Updated January 2026

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ChatGPT Integration

Drafting AI-personalized messages to each participant is now live!

Pulsar can leverage ChatGPT (or your institution's own GPT server) for dynamic message generation.

We will help you engineer your AI prompt and then put response through our personalization engine. The result: adaptive, tailored messages delivered to each participant.

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Why Choose Our Participant Engagement Platform?

Tailored for Any Study Design

  • Flexible Templates. Adapt to longitudinal, micro-randomization, or multi-site trials.
  • No Coding Required. User-friendly and built for researchers, not programmers.
  • Real-Time Dashboard. Track participant progress and study outcomes in one place.

Personalized Engagement at Scale

  • Automated SMS, EMA, & CBT Workflows. Adjusts dynamically based on participant behavior.
  • Integrated Biometrics. Use Fitbit and other real-time data to refine interventions.
  • Make Changes on the Fly. Modify interventions mid-study without disruption.

Secure, Simple, and Transparent

  • Comprehensive Support. Fast onboarding with IT integration assistance.
  • HIPAA-Compliant Platform. Fully secure and built for sensitive data.
  • Transparent Pricing. Flat-rate pricing with up to three years of maintenance.

Our Mission: Bringing Research to Life with Code and Creativity

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Hi, I'm Jeffrey Cohen.

I'm Jeffrey Cohen, a computer science educator and software builder who loves making complex ideas approachable.

At Northwestern University and the University of Chicago, I teach computer science courses designed to spark “Aha!” moments in every session. My philosophy? Learning should be hands-on, relaxed, and fun.

I founded Software for Research to help researchers turn ambitious studies into impactful results. Our platform helps you engage participants dynamically, collect data more effectively, and adapt to the needs of every study.

I'm also an open-source contributor, conference speaker, and active in Chicago's tech community. For me, it's all about solving problems creatively and empowering others to do the same.

Schedule a call with Jeff

Or drop me an email anytime: jeffrey@softwareforresearch.com.

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