How to Take Part
Where can I take part?
Paradise, NL
A1L 1P9
Mount Pearl, NL
A1N 1W7
St. John's, NL
A1E 2E2
St. John's, NL
A1A 4Z7
Port Blandford, NL
A0C 2G0
Gander, NL
A1V 1H6
Burin Bay Arm, NL
A0E 1G0
Carbonear, NL
A1Y 1A6
St. John's, NL
A1A 3E9
Mount Pearl, NL
A1N 1W7
Paradise, NL
A1L 1P6
Channel-Port aux Basques, NL
A0M 1C0
Paradise, NL
A1L 1P6
Paradise, NL
A1L 1P6
Gander, NL
A1V 1H6
Clarke's Beach, NL
A0A 1W0
Corner Brook, NL
A2H 1B8
Corner Brook, NL
A2H 1B8
Gander, NL
A1V 1H6
Deer Lake, NL
A8A 1E2
St. John’s, NL
A1E 1P7
Clarenville, NL
A5A 1N9
Clarenville, NL
A5A 1N9
Old Perlican, NL
A0A 3G0
Conception Bay South, NL
A1X 7T4
Bay Roberts
A0A 1X0
Marystown, NL
A0E 2M0
Springdale, NL
A0J 1T0
Deer Lake, NL
A8A 1E3
Who can take part?
If you meet the following criteria, you’re eligible to participate in the NL Genome Project
18 years of age or older- Have a valid MCP #
- Able to provide written or electronic informed consent
- Willing to be re-contacted
- Willing to have your coded data shared with researchers both inside and outside of Canada
How does it work?
Before you decide whether or not to take part, a research nurse will review an information pamphlet outlining the entire project with you, explain any potential risks, and answer your questions. Remember, it’s completely up to you whether or not you take part!
Consent to Join the Study
You will first complete and sign the consent form to enroll in the NL Genome Project and grant permission for us to use your medical records for research. Then you’ll provide your contact information and fill out a health questionnaire.
Provide a Saliva Sample
Provide a saliva sample (less than half a teaspoon) by spitting in a tube. We’ll extract DNA from your saliva and analyze it using techniques like genotyping and sequencing.
We'll Study Your DNA
We'll combine and analyze the DNA, medical records, and health information from all our participants and look for patterns and genetic changes that could help us better understand health and disease. Read more about our research here!
Return Findings and Stay in Touch
Any findings that potentially impact your health will be returned to your doctor to discuss with you and our genetic counsellor, if you choose to receive them. Personal Traits will be shared directly with you.
Why take part?
People take part in health research for many different reasons, whether to help advance science or to learn more about their own health.
It's important to remember that you are the only person who can decide whether taking part is right for you. To help you through this process, a research nurse working with your doctor will review the project with you, explain any potential risks, and answer your questions. You can alsoreach out to ushere if you have any other questions.
