Students needed for research on diet and well-being

January 25, 2021

University Relations

A bit of your blood and time can help researchers learn more about the well-being of students at UAF.

Professor Matthew Wooller's research group will be conducting a study to use natural stable isotope markers of diet measured from very small dried blood spots to examine diet and well-being of students at the start and end the semester. These data will be used to examine whether diets and well-being change over time. The findings could help formulate future guidelines aimed at promoting student well-being, and may ultimately be used in ongoing research into the diet and well-being of students at UAF.

The project requires two visits to a laboratory in the Duckering Building at the start and end of the semester. You'll answer a brief, 15-minute survey regarding well-being, and only a small volume of blood (~0.5 ml) from a simple fingerstick is needed.

You'll receive a $20 coffee card after your second visit.

To sign up or for questions, please contact Matthew Woollerat mjwooller@alaska.edu or 907-750-8786 for more information.

This project is funded by Alaska INBRE. If you have questions or concerns about your rights as a research participant, you can contact the UAF Office of Research Integrity at 474-7800 or toll-free at 1-866-876-7800, or fyirb@uaf.edu.