Genes and Mechanisms in Diabetes in the Cambridge BioResource
Study code
CBR102
Lead researcher
Dr Linda Wicker
Study type
Participant re-contact
Institution or company
University of Cambridge
Researcher type
Academic
Speciality area
Diabetes
Recruitment Site
Cambridge
Summary
The purpose of this study is to find the genes that cause insulin-dependent (also called type 1) diabetes to enable us to identify individuals at risk of developing the disease and to understand its basic causes. Ultimately we hope this will lead to preventive treatment in these at risk individuals.
Participation: This study recruited Cambridge BioResource participants to give a small blood sample at the Cambridge BioResouce. Over 500 volunteers participated in this study.
Organisation: This study was organised by Professor Linda Wicker from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation/Wellcome Trust Diabetes and Inflammation Laboratory situated on the Addenbrooke’s Hospital site in Cambridge.