Have you used the services of 23andMe, deCODEme, Navigenics, or Knome? January 30, 2009

Marcie Lambrix (Research Assistant at Case Western University, School of Medicine) asked me to post this announcement:

Early adopters of Direct to Consumer Genome Scans, researchers at Case Western Reserve University want to talk with YOU!

We’re currently conducting in-depth interviews with early-adopter/consumers of such tests to learn more about an individuals’ decision to us Direct to Consumer genome scanning, what they understand to be the benefits and risks of this technology, both for individuals and society. Our interview question will address how the participant learned of whole genome scanning services, why they were interested in trying the technology, how they feel about the results that they have received, what they have done with the results, and if and how they have used the results to inform their individual healthcare decisions.

To learn more about participating in this study, please contact Marcie Lambrix at 216-368-8753 or via email at mal31 at case.edu