BioGene Bank Cohort Study for Approved Research Requests

The BioGene Bank Cohort Study is a Collection of Human Blood Samples (DNA and Plasma) Along With De-identified (Coded) Health Information, Questionnaire Responses on Environment and History of Family Disease to be Used for Research

The BioGene bank: Is a centralized collection of human blood samples along with de-identified (coded) health information, environmental factors, family disease histories and information from DNA. Limited to the NSLIJHS catchment area.

The purpose of the BioGene Bank Cohort is to collect blood and store DNA from blood, along with health information to study how genetic variation in the population is associated with particular diseases, treatments and medical outcomes. Investigators may study the entire range of diseases and medical problems that exist within the NSLIJHS, including medical, surgical, psychiatric, pediatric and obstetric conditions. The specimens and medical information will be kept at a central Biorepository. This research study does not involve any treatment and individual research results are not provided.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Anyone receiving care at the NS LIJ Health System would be eligible to join the BioGene Bank Cohort.
• Participants' family members who may or may not have medical records at NSLIJHS.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients unable to give consent because they are decisionally impaired or have a language barrier that cannot be overcome.
• Patients unable to provide a blood sample because it would adversely affect their health or who refuse to provide blood sample or share future discarded biological samples.
• Patients <10kg in weight