Expression of interest: understanding the causes of Type 1 Diabetes
Our main aim is to study the pathways of development of type 1 diabetes within families in the region. This includes examining genes, the initiation and progression of islet autoimmunity through autoantibodies (markers of future risk of developing type 1 diabetes), cellular immunity and other factors related to the pancreatic insulin producing cells.
Further information about the project is found here:
Stage 1 Family information sheet (PDF, 453kB)
If you think you may be eligible and are interested in taking part in this project, then please email: box-study@bristol.ac.uk giving your name, contact information and the name of the person originally referred to the study who has type 1 diabetes.
Thank you, we could not do this research without the support of the families taking part. If you have any questions at all, please contact us.