MOSAAIC STUDY PARTICIPANTS
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN MOSAAIC?
Too often, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have been treated as one group in research studies, despite the many differences among and between the diverse racial and ethnic groups in our communities. Your participation in this long-term health study will help us build a firm foundation of scientific knowledge, leading to better health for all and stronger and healthier communities in the future.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR THE STUDY
ELIGIBILITY SURVEY
Answer six questions to see if you qualify for the study. (1 - 2 mins)
ENROLLMENT SURVEY
Complete the enrollment survey and schedule an in-person exam. (5 - 10 minutes)
PRE-EXAM SURVEY
Complete the pre-exam survey. (20 - 40 mins)
IN-PERSON EXAM
At the in-person exam, sign the main consent form, complete a physical exam and answer MOSAAIC surveys.* (3 hours)
6-MONTH SURVEY
6 months after the exam, complete a six-month survey. (15 - 30 mins)
ANNUAL SURVEY
At 12 months after the exam and every year thereafter, complete an annual follow-up survey
OPTIONAL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
You may be invited to participate in other optional related research activities
*The physical exam includes blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, waist, and hip measurements; non-invasive heart and lung tests; and giving blood, saliva, urine, and stool samples.
OUR LOCATIONS
New York: NYU Langone Health
Philadelphia: Fox Chase Cancer Center and Temple University
Chicago: The University of Chicago
San Francisco Bay Area: Stanford University
Hawai'i: The University of Hawai'i