Precision Medicine Project: Participate in Research at the University of Montana

Current Projects

If you are a member or descendant of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and you are over 18, you can participate in our survey regarding tobacco cessation. This survey aims to assess participant views about pharmacogenetic research use as a tool to guide personalized treatment for tobacco cessation. Results from future research in this area may inform Tribal Health providers about which tobacco cessation approaches may be the best therapeutic option for their patients. This project is ongoing, and the $15 gift cards will be delivered to participant email inboxes in 4-6 weeks. 

You do not need to be a smoker or tobacco user to participate.

Email precisionmedicine@umt.edu to get the survey link. 

Recently Completed

In November, we completed recruitment for Part 2 of our study investigating genetic and dietary implications of heart disease, including pharmacogenetics of aspirin, in American Indian patients. We held several days of recruitment at the Pablo Tribal Complex, sometimes arriving before the sun was up resulting in some beautiful views of the Mission Mountains (right).

We greatly appreciate the time and effort from tribal health department nurses for their contribution to these research efforts. Additionally, thank you so much to the 300+ CSKT participants. This study is in collaboration with other research groups and tribal nations. Your contribution will help inform researchers and tribal health providers on therapies for cardiovascular disease in CSKT patients and beyond.

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Why Participate?

The purpose of the Precision Medicine Project is to understand why people respond differently to the same medication. We focus on how our genetic make-up and our environment affect how we respond to medications. The University of Montana has been working with the CSKT Tribal Health Department for over 10 years to understand how precision medicine can improve the health of CSKT people. Our projects may help Tribal Health doctors chose the right medication for a patient based on their unique genetics and diet. All research is approved by the CSKT Tribal Council and Tribal Health Department.

For more information:

Email precisionmedicine@umontana.edu

Call or text 406-282-1283

Watch below to see how precision medicine and pharmacogenetics can benefit you!

 

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