• What is the T.R.I.D.O.M Project?

    • Translational Research Initiative in the Department of Medicine (T.R.I.D.O.M) is large scale sample collection and study being conducted by the University of Chicago. The clinical health information and samples collected can be used to investigate the relationship of biomarkers of health status, disease status, and disease progression. The samples can be utilized by the University of Chicago Department of Medicine faculty, fellows and their collaborators to investigate these relationships.

  • Who can participate?

    • Any new or existing patients who will be having a scheduled blood draw as part of their clinical care at the University Of Chicago Department Of Medicine clinics. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate. We are seeking healthy individuals as well as those with medical conditions.

  • How long will I be in the study?

    • Your active participation in the study will end at the conclusion of the blood draw. However, your information may be accessed for future research indefinitely.

  • Are there any benefits to taking part in the study?

    • You will not gain any direct personal benefit from participation in this study. Information can be gained from these studies, which could provide future benefit for the prediction, treatment or prevention of common diseases.

  • What are the costs?

    • The samples we obtain are for research purposes only and you will not be charged for them.

  • Will I be paid for my participation?

    • You will not be paid for your participation in this study.

  • Will I find out the results of the research?

    • Neither you nor your doctor will receive the results of any research done on your samples. However, all participants will have access to this website where updates on all current research and findings will be posted.

  • How much blood is collected for the project?

    • The blood sample will be part of a routine blood draw, so that no extra needle stick is needed. A small additional amount of blood will be removed (approximately 1½ tablespoons) for each blood draw.

  • What is genomic research?

    • It is the study of uniquely inherited information, which helps to determine the make up and functioning of our bodies. Through this research project we will link genomic information with various diseases and how they are treated in the clinic. We hope that our efforts will generate new patient care technologies and therapies.

  • Who is Supporting this Project?

    • The Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago is the only sponsor and no outside funding has been received.