Research Opportunity: Improving Health Outcomes in Black and Ethnic Communities

 This initiative aims to advance research on health conditions that disproportionately affect Black communities, including Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.

IBHO BioResource are looking for participants in Leeds with Sickle Cell Disease or Thalassemia to take part in this vital study. While the research focuses on Black communities, they also welcome participants from Asian and other ethnic backgrounds, as further research is crucial to improving understanding of these conditions and developing better treatments.

What is the IBHO BioResource?

The project focuses on health conditions affecting UK Black communities.

Aims:

• Explore genetic and environmental risk factors for common and rare health conditions affecting Black communities
• Create a re-contactable group of volunteers willing to participate in future relevant health research
• Recruit 10,000 people from UK Black communities to enable research that improves health outcomes for Black communities

What do you need to do?

• Complete a questionnaire
• Provide a blood and/or saliva sample
• Be open to take part in future research

Contact:

Any questions can be directed via email to: leedsth-tr.nihrbioresource@nhs.net or alternatively, call 0114 206 0476