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WE NEED
10,000 FAMILIES

We all need to know how genetics, the environment and lifestyle affect our health. Please join us in this discovery adventure!

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What is the 10,000 Families Study?

10KFS is a study of family health in Minnesota and neighboring states looking to understand the influences of genetics, lifestyle, and environment on health and illness. 10KFS is a cohort study, which is a type of research study that follows a group of people over time to determine how certain exposures or risk factors are associated with a particular health outcome. Currently, we are funded by the National Cancer Institute to study environmental exposures and cancer risk. We are focusing on forever chemicals (PFAS), glyphosate (an herbicide), and radon and their possible connection with blood cancers such as lymphoma and leukemia. We are inviting all Minnesota families to join us in this journey of discovery. We will share our findings to benefit everyone!

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    Who can join?

    At least two members per family

    • First member needs to be 18 or older and live in Minnesota
    • Other family members of any age who live in Minnesota or any neighboring state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin)
    ABOUT JOINING
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    Why should I join?

    Several reasons! Here are some of them:

    • You will receive gift cards for your participation
    • We will send some results from your Health Visit & Radon test
    • Your contribution to science will be invaluable!
    ABOUT THE STUDY
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    What do I need to do?

    Your participation is very important!

    • Learn if your family qualifies for the study - Click on "join"
    • If your family qualifies, see what participation involves
    • Invite your loved ones
    ABOUT THE STEPS

Latest News

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    10KFS receives an NCI Grant!

    10,000 Families Study Receives NCI Grant to Study Environmental Exposures and Cancer Risk October 12, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS, MN- October 12, 2021 - A University of
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    10KFS in the Minnesota Daily

    The cancellation of the 2020 Minnesota State Fair due to the COVID-19 pandemic affected all the research conducted in the University of Minnesota’s Driven to
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