January 03, 2018

Healthy volunteers needed research studying glucose on a protein in your blood

Are you a healthy person ages 18-40? You may be eligible to participate in a research study about the effects of Glucose on a protein in your blood. This protein is related to heart disease. Eligible participants must be healthy men and women, African American or Caucasians with no history of elevated blood pressure, diabetes, heart problems or kidney problems. The study involves consuming prepared meals and collecting blood samples. Participants will be compensated. Please e-mail Dr. Nirav Patel, npatel@uabmc.edu if you are interested.