Thanks to all who participated in this Genetic Study!Thanks to YOU we've met and exceeded our target-->
Enjoy your vouchers! heeheehee...
Regards,
The Genetics Team
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
HowHowHow?
1) Sign the Consent Form
If you are 18-20 years old, take home the consent form (you can get a copy by emailing us at freeallergytest@gmail.com OR from the COM1 booth) and get your parent/guardian's signature.
If you are 21 and above, just come down and sign it yourself.
2) Register at COM1
Collect survey questionnaire and mouthwash tube.
3) Take the Skin-Prick Test and provide dermal patch sample. The result of the Skin-Prick Test will be known 20 minutes later.
4) Meanwhile, fill up the Questionnaire and follow instructions to perform your mouthwash.
5) 20 Minutes should be up. Let our trained professionals tell you your results.
6) Kindly submit your mouthwash samples and questionnaires to the Check-out counter. Our friendly receptionist will be consolidating and verifying the data.
7) Before you leave, remember to collect your $10 voucher^^.
THANK YOU! Remember to come with all your friends!
If you are 18-20 years old, take home the consent form (you can get a copy by emailing us at freeallergytest@gmail.com OR from the COM1 booth) and get your parent/guardian's signature.
If you are 21 and above, just come down and sign it yourself.
2) Register at COM1
Collect survey questionnaire and mouthwash tube.
3) Take the Skin-Prick Test and provide dermal patch sample. The result of the Skin-Prick Test will be known 20 minutes later.
4) Meanwhile, fill up the Questionnaire and follow instructions to perform your mouthwash.
5) 20 Minutes should be up. Let our trained professionals tell you your results.
6) Kindly submit your mouthwash samples and questionnaires to the Check-out counter. Our friendly receptionist will be consolidating and verifying the data.
7) Before you leave, remember to collect your $10 voucher^^.
THANK YOU! Remember to come with all your friends!
Frequently Asked Question
1.) What is the purpose of this study?
To understand more about allergic susceptibility genes in ethnic Chinese population. For a bit more information, click here.
2.) How many people do we need?
The more the merrier. But the target for Arts + Biz + Com Collection is 1000 samples (see our counter on top left!)
3.) Who is eligible?
Ethnic Chinese
Above 18years
Never participated in this study before!
You don't have to be from NUS!
4.) What will be done to me in this research?
No harm done. (No) brain work with the questionnaire, a little scratch to your skin (NO BLOOD, guaranteed), some gentle exfoliation and a little gargling on your side. You will leave the place with a clean breath and a $10 co-op voucher. For visual learners, click here.
5.) Will my privacy be protected?
Confidentiality is our middle name.
Itching (no pun intended) for a good read?
BACKGROUND INFO
Allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis and eczema represent a global health problem, affecting 10-25% of the world population. A genetic background, specifically a family history of atopic disease, has been the strongest risk factor for the development of allergic symptoms, irrespective of the varying prevalence and environmental risk factors in different societies. This research project will be carried out by a research team with multiple expertises in clinical allergy, molecular biology and immunology, population genetics, epidemiology, data-mining and integration. The main objectives include the ascertainment of a large clinically and epidemiologically well-characterized demographically matched case-control cohort (of 1000 allergic and 1000 non-allergic subjects), which will be employed to provide sufficient statistical power for identification of major atopic susceptibility genes in our population. This will be among the first genome-wide screening study in the field of allergy that will help identify key genes or haplotypes that are associated with allergic phenotypes.
Allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis and eczema represent a global health problem, affecting 10-25% of the world population. A genetic background, specifically a family history of atopic disease, has been the strongest risk factor for the development of allergic symptoms, irrespective of the varying prevalence and environmental risk factors in different societies. This research project will be carried out by a research team with multiple expertises in clinical allergy, molecular biology and immunology, population genetics, epidemiology, data-mining and integration. The main objectives include the ascertainment of a large clinically and epidemiologically well-characterized demographically matched case-control cohort (of 1000 allergic and 1000 non-allergic subjects), which will be employed to provide sufficient statistical power for identification of major atopic susceptibility genes in our population. This will be among the first genome-wide screening study in the field of allergy that will help identify key genes or haplotypes that are associated with allergic phenotypes.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Skin Prick Test
1. Lower left arm (vice versa for left-handers) is swabbed with alcohol solution to clean the surface.
2. Six small dots are marked on arm using a pen.
3. 4 types of common allergens, 1 positive (histamine) control and 1 negative (saline) control are dripped near the dots.
4. Sterile lancets are used to make extremely small, light scratches on the skin where the 6 drops are.
5. You will have to wait for 15 min (during which you can complete the questionnaire). Please do not flex or move your arm excessively.
6. After 15 min, the length of each weal (bump) and flare is measured and recorded. From this, we can tell which allergens you are sensitive to.For more info on the Skin Prick Test, click.
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