Marshfield Clinic Research Institute's "All of Us" Research Program Looking for Volunteers; Event Being Held Tomorrow

Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 -- 2:01 PM

For years, health care has often been treated as a one-size-fits-all approach, but now a national voluntary research program coming to Marshfield Clinic on Thursday, September 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. is hoping to change that by giving those in communities throughout northern and rural Wisconsin a voice that could lead to medical breakthroughs.

Marshfield Clinic Research Institute is partnering with the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) All of Us Research Program to help gather medical data from more than a million people across the United States, especially those in rural and other areas historically underrepresented in biomedical research.

I spoke with Scott Hebbring, a lead investigator with the All of Us Research Program and he explained the purpose of the program and how people can get signed up.

Listen to my interview with Scott here!

Again, volunteers can join the program online and in-person. The DNA sample collection takes about 30 minutes, and a $25 gift card will be provided to those who complete the process. Online registration is required in advance at https://marshfield.joinallofus.org/ where appointments can also be made.

Volunteers can also call the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute at (888) 633-9987 for more information. Onsite testing will take place Thursday, September 14 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Marshfield’s main clinic at 1000 North Oak Avenue inside LK1 on the lower level.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.