NIH is currently beta testing a new initiative called All of Us that is designed to engage 1 million or more volunteers in research. The All of Us website describes the initiative as follows:
"Creating the right health approaches and care for the right person is called precision medicine. Getting the right information to make that happen is the goal of the All of Us Research Program from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). To get there, we want to create the largest health data resource ever. By understanding people’s health, neighborhood, family, and lifestyle, researchers will have information to better understand health and disease. This information is essential to create a healthier future for generations to come."
By taking part in this initiative, participants will help to advance the field of precision medicine. They will take part in activities such as providing blood or urine samples, answering surveys, and allowing access to medical records. Anyone can join who is not in prison, unable to consent on their own, or younger than 18.
For more information, view the recent press release from NIH here.
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