• Physical Health

Current research studies

You can find out more about our current research studies from our listing page.

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Genes & Health is one of the world’s largest community-based genetics studies, aiming to improve health among people of Pakistani and Bangladeshi heritage by analysing the genes and health of 100,000 local people.

Taking part is easy and quick, and involves providing a saliva (spit) sample and completing two short forms.

You can take part in this study if you are Bangladeshi, Pakistani, British‐Bangladeshi or British‐Pakistani, over the age of 16 and willing to provide a small saliva (spit) sample

When filling in the questionnaire please state you received information about the study through Berkshire Healthcare NHS Trust:

  • When asked "How did you hear about the study" and please select “GP or Hospital”
  • Then in the “Other” box underneath type “Berkshire Healthcare NHS Trust”

Recruitment end date

31 December 2028

Find out more

Get in touch with our team to find out more. 

Quoting 'Genes and Health' study in your email. 

Email address: research@berkshire.nhs.uk

Giving your informed consent

Participation in research is always voluntary. You have the right to make your decision without any pressure, and you can withdraw at any time.

Before you join a study, our Research team will guide you through the consent process, ensuring you:

  • are fully informed about the study
  • have enough time to consider whether you’d like to take part
  • can ask any questions you may have

We want you to feel confident and comfortable every step of the way.