Generation Scotland is a research study looking at the health and wellbeing of volunteers. Image We are Generation Scotland: Scotland’s largest family health study. We explore the health and wellbeing of people living in Scotland and beyond. We recruited our first volunteers back in 2006 and have come a long way since, with over 40,000 participants from all over Scotland.We work hard to facilitate essential research into mental and physical health including topics such as depression, dementia, cancer, chronic pain, the genetics of disease and much more. We do this by acting as a bridge between two key groups:Volunteers, who answer questionnaires, give samples for genetic testing and allow permission for data linkage to NHS and other recordsResearchers, who can apply to access specific parts of our volunteers’ data via our rigorous application processWe combine the information provided by our volunteers with innovative laboratory science to create a rich evidence base for understanding health.Through this rigorous, ethical and safe approach to research, we seek to enable meaningful change in public health.By joining today, you can help us learn about tomorrow. Join now Find out more below! This article was published on 2024-05-06
