Genetic Study
GWAS Launching Q2 2025
- 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