To Participate in this Study

Genomics, Genetics and Gerontology (G3): A Study of Healthy Aging

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Principal Investigator: Dr. Angela Brooks-Wilson
Project Co-ordinator: Amy Thompson

The BC Cancer Agency in collaboration with the University of British Columbia is recruiting volunteers to participate in a study of healthy aging. The purpose of this study is to understand how inherited genetic factors contribute to long-term good health and freedom from aging-associated diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.

We are looking for people who:

1. Are 85 years of age or older.
2. Have never been diagnosed with:
   • Cancer
   • Heart Disease
   • Stroke
   • Pulmonary Disease
   • Diabetes
   • Alzheimer's Disease
3. Have a good quality of life.
4. Live in the lower mainland.

Participation in the study usually takes about 1 and half hours and involves:

• Responding to a personal lifestyle, health and family history interview.
• Participating in four geriatric "quality of life" assessments.
• Providing a small blood sample (approximately 2 tablespoons).

If you or someone you know meet all of the above criteria and would like to learn more about the study, please ask them to contact the project co-ordinator Amy Thompson.
Phone: 604-675.8151
Fax: 604-675-8178
e-mail: healthyagingstudy@bcgsc.ca.

For additional information about this study please see our Healthy Aging Study Summary page.