On the day you join:
WHEN YOU GIVE BLOOD:
Part of your routine donation (up to 14ml) is collected for research purposes .
WHEN YOU ARE AT HOME:
You will be asked to complete an online questionnaire regarding your health and lifestyle.
RESEARCH SAMPLES:
Blood samples are sent to the laboratory for storage, to count different types of blood cells,and to extract DNA, plasma and serum.
In the future:
GENES AND BIOMARKERS:
DNA is analysed to obtain genetic information. Biomarkers are measured in your blood.
RESEARCH DATABASE:
Contains anonymous questionnaire data, genetic/biomarker results and relevant health records.
IN THE FUTURE:
You may be contacted to participate in another study run by the BioResource – up to 4 invites per year.