Understanding how environment and genetics affect health
TASK ORDER 5R - PERSONALIZED ENVIRONMENT AND GENES STUDY (PEGS)
The Personalized Environment and Genes Study (PEGS) is looking for people in North Carolina to help us understand how where you live and your genes can affect your health, by sharing your health history and lifestyle choices through annual surveys.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Social and Scientific Systems, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Silver Spring, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11115523 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Personalized Environment and Genes Study (PEGS) collects health, exposure, medical, and genetic information from a diverse group of individuals in North Carolina. This long-term project aims to understand how various environmental factors and genetic predispositions influence health outcomes. Participants engage in annual surveys that gather data on demographics, lifestyle choices, and exposures to chemicals and other environmental factors throughout their lives. The study also links participants' address histories to assess the impact of their living environments on health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in North Carolina who are interested in contributing to understanding the interplay between their environment and genetics.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in North Carolina or are not interested in participating in long-term health surveys may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to personalized health recommendations and interventions based on individual genetic and environmental profiles.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success in understanding health outcomes through similar approaches that integrate environmental and genetic data.
Where this research is happening
Silver Spring, United States
- Social and Scientific Systems, INC. — Silver Spring, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Glover, Jamie — Social and Scientific Systems, INC.
- Study coordinator: Glover, Jamie
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.