Food and Microbiome Longitudinal Investigation (FAMiLI)
Summary
The NYU Human Microbiome Study Cohort is designed to improve understanding of the role of human microbiome in health and disease. This study will serve as a critical NYU biorepository resource for research on human genetics and the microbiome in health and disease
Outcome measures
Primary
Demographic
sex, race, education, oral health status, lifestyle, medical history, anthropometry, and medication use will be collected using the baseline questionnaire at enrolment. The collected information will provide risk stratification information for statistical control in studies of colorectal tumors and other major chronic diseases.
Time frame: 5 Years
Secondary
Differences in human microbiota between subjects with colorectal adenoma or colorectal cancer and those without.
Time frame: 5 Years
Eligibility criteria
Study locations (1)
New York University School of Medicine
New York, New York, 10016