Enroll in a Genetic Study
- A Genome Wide Association Study (GWAS) is a research approach used to identify genomic variants that are statistically associated with a risk for a disease or a particular trait. (National Human Genome Research Institute)
- Involves two groups of participants: People with the disease and people without the disease
- DNA sample from a blood draw is taken from each participant
- Results help researchers to develop better strategies for prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment
Why participate?
Your participation will help scientists to:
- Inspire progress and find new ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat gallbladder cancer
- Discover important genetic risk factors for gallbladder cancer that may affect your family
Who can participate?
- Everyone!
- Patients, caregivers, family, friends, co-workers, neighbors – men and women of any age
- You do NOT need to know someone with gallbladder cancer . . . we are looking for ALL volunteers!
How to participate?
- Fill out a consent form and questionnaire
- Give a sample of blood
- Submit your Contact Information Form now. The Study Coordinator will follow-up within a few days.
FAQs & Next Steps
- After you Submit your Contact Information Form, a Study Coordinator will contact you within a few days
- A kit with instructions will be mailed to you
- There is no charge to participate – any costs for drawing the blood will be reimbursed
- The blood sample can be drawn by your family doctor or anywhere in your community; you do not need to go to the Mayo Clinic or any of the other participating institutions
- GWAS participants are NOT required to provide urine or stool samples OR any future blood samples
- Original signatures are required on the Consent Form (only pages 10, 11 & 13 need to be mailed back to the Study Coordinator)
- We will be very happy to answer ALL of your questions: Please contact Dr. Mohamed Ali at Mayo Clinic.