This study will investigate several genes and other factors measured in the blood that may cause recurrent acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis. No treatment is offered as part of this study. Subjects have one single visit to provide a blood sample for genetic testing and to answer a questionnaire. Subjects are not given results of genetic testing. The study is currently enrolling African American subjects and controls only.

This study seeks to enroll African American people with and without pancreatitis. There is only one study visit to obtain consent, a blood sample and complete a questionnaire. Subjects must be patients of a participating center; controls must present to a participating center for enrollment.

Inclusion Criteria:

African American

pancreatitis patients who are at least 14 years of age with a diagnosis of acute or chronic pancreatitis

• controls who do not have pancreatitis and must be at least 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

• unable or unwilling to sign informed consent

people with and without pancreatitis