On Oct. 22-25, Vanderbilt University Medical Center will host the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Journey, a traveling, hands-on exhibit that raises awareness about the All of Us Research Program. The experience will allow interested visitors to join the program right on board, where they can answer surveys and give their physical measurements and blood and urine samples.
WHAT: Nashville is one stop on the All of Us Journey’s national tour. Members of the public are invited to attend and learn how they can help change the future of health as participants in the All of Us Research Program.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 22 to Friday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
WHERE: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, between Light Hall and the VA Medical Center, 2215 Garland Avenue, Nashville
The mobile exhibit includes an opportunity for visitors to sign up to participate in the program. Features include:
- An augmented reality experience
- Private rooms for physical measurement and bio sample collection
- An interactive station where participants can write a note to share with others about their inspiration for joining the program
The All of Us Research Program aims to speed up health research and medical breakthroughs. To do so, All of Us is asking 1 million volunteers to share different types of health and lifestyle information — information like where they live, what they do and their family health history.
The program is open to people both healthy and sick, from all communities. Unlike a single research study focused on a specific disease or community, the All of Us Research Program will create a research resource to inform thousands of studies, covering a wide range of health conditions. This information could help researchers learn more about different diseases and treatments and improve health for generations to come.
The All of Us Journey engages community members nationwide and raises awareness about the All of Us Research Program through various educational activities and experiences.
To learn more about the All of Us Research Program, please visit the program’s website.
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