Active Research Protocols/Flyers
A Healthy Black Family Project TM Research Study
Share your opinions in small focus group discussions about topics related to research, genetic testing and genetic screening. All discussion sessions will take place in the Healthy Black Family TM Office at the Kingsley Association. more »
Do you Smoke Cigarettes on some days but not every day?
If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study being conducted at the University of Pittsburgh. more »
A Research Study of Adolescent Attitudes and Beliefs About Cigarette Smoking
Share your opinions, thoughts, and beliefs on topics about cigarette smoking and young people. Step Up and Be Heard! more »
The Pittsburgh Influenza Prevention Project (PIPP)
This project will help us learn a tremendous amount about how influenza
can be successfully prevented in Pittsburgh. more »
Vitamin D Study
Vitamin D is important for keeping our bones healthy and strong. We make vitamin D in our body when sunlight touches our skin. In the northern parts of US, in places such as Pittsburgh, the risk of vitamin D deficiency is
greater during winter because of lack of sunlight. This study will help us to find out the levels of vitamin D (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D) associated
with vitamin D insufficiency (low vitamin D status) in school aged children living in the Pittsburgh area. more »
Healthy Food Availability Research Study - Healthy Black Family Project TM
The Center for Minority Health is conducting a research study on the availability of healthy food in our neighborhoods, as part of a project to prevent diabetes and heart disease in Pittsburgh. We invite you to take a fifteen-minute survey on your preferences regarding food and grocery shopping. The survey is available online by clicking the picture on the right. more»
Sickle Cell Trait Day
- Come learn about Sickle Cell Disease and see if you are at risk. Free of Charge. more»
Are you age 50 or older and feeling Stressed out?
- You may be eligible to participate in a study at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. more»
