<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi Everyone, There have been some requests for the address below: >From: "Gayanne O'Neil" <[log in to unmask]> > >My name is Gayanne O'Neil and I'm the study coordinator for the Celiac >Disease study currently being conducted here at the University of Utah. >I am a list serve subscriber and noticed your post regarding yourself >and children as Celiacs. We are currently looking for families who >have at least two or more family members who have been tested positive >for Celiac Disease by serum antibody testing or small bowel biopsy. >I'm wondering if your family fits our criteria and if you would be >willing to participate? > >Let me give you a bit of information regarding the study and what being >a participant includes. The purpose of our study is to increase our >understanding of the genetic factors associated with Celiac. As a >participant, we ask you for a small blood sample (3-4tablespoons) as >well as completing a short health questionnaire. We would collect your >blood to be tested for serum antibodies(we do share results with >participants) and for genetic studies that will attempt to locate genes >for this condition. We may also be interested in sampling your first >degree relatives as well. > >If you are not in the Utah area, we do send out blood kits which can be >taken to your local lab or physician. All lab and shipping costs are >covered by us and an Express Mail self-addressed, pre-paid envelope is >included in the kit so that you may just drop your samples into the mail to us. > >Let me know if you have any further questions. I look forward to hearing >from you. > >Thank you for your time, >Gayanne O'Neil >University of Utah >Celiac Study Coordinator