10,000 Families Study receives $12M from NCI
The University of Minnesota-based team leading the 10,000 Families Study recently received $12M from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to continue studying cancer risk from environmental exposures to radon, PFAS in Minnesota.
NCI Grant to Study Environmental Exposures and Cancer Risk
University of Minnesota-based 10,000 Families Study was recently awarded a UG3 grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI). This new award provides funding to investigate radon and chemicals of concern in drinking water which are suspected risk factors for hematologic cancers.
Rural Minnesota families sought for long-term study on health
A research study that will look at how genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors affect Minnesota families is underway. The goal is to have 10,000 Minnesota families enrolled in the multi-generational project, representing urban and rural communities. Written By: Carolyn Lange
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10KFS and Minnesota Masonic Charities
Why do certain families seem to live longer and healthier than others? Do some families pass on more mutations than others? How do environmental changes and exposures to new risks such as e-cigarettes affect health?
10KFS in the Minnesota Daily
With Minnesota State Fair canceled, University research booth halted. 10KFS releases new website, expanding family member eligibility to neighboring states & offers gift card incentives.
Digital Technologies News!
Abstract - Field Application of Digital Technologies for Health Assessment in the 10,000 Families Study
