Study Name: JDRF Study of Type 1 Diabetes

Principal Investigator: Carla Greenbaum, MD

Phone: 1-800-888-4187

Email: diabetes@benaroyaresearch.org

What is the JDRF Study of Type 1 Diabetes?

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International is sponsoring a natural history study looking at the causes of diabetes and other autoimmune diseases.

Who can participate?

• Individuals who have Type 1 diabetes

What will study participants be asked to do?

Participation in this study consists of visiting the Benaroya Research Institute to give blood samples and answer questions about personal and family medical history. The blood samples are used to investigate genetic markers associated with autoimmune disease and to study measures of autoimmunity such as antibodies and immune system activity. Individuals who were diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes less than two years ago may be asked to participate in additional tests. Participation in this study is completely voluntary and is of no direct benefit to participants. All information obtained is kept strictly confidential.

Learn more about how these samples are used by BRI scientists.