One Blood Sample. One Visit. A Big Impact.The Indiana Biobank is a research program that began in 2010 through the Indiana University School of Medicine and IU Health. You can think of it like a huge library—only instead of storing books, it stores more than 60,000 blood and other medical samples.Each sample is linked to a person’s medical records, but names and personal details are removed before researchers ever see them. This protects privacy while still allowing doctors and scientists to learn from the information.This particular study is part of the Biobank’s special collections for Alzheimer’s research.. It focuses on gathering blood samples from three groups of people:Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD),Individuals with cognitive impairment, andHealthy adults (known as “controls”)By studying these samples, scientists can make sure that Alzheimer’s-related blood tests give consistent, reliable results no matter which lab looks at them. This is an important step toward improving how we diagnose and understand Alzheimer’s disease.More information about the Indiana Biobank, as well as FAQs, can be found here:  https://iuhealth.org/find-medical-services/indiana-biobank

The Indiana Biobank is a research study started in 2010 by Indiana University School of Medicine and IU Health. The Indiana Biobank is like a giant library—but instead of books, it holds over 60,000 blood and other samples. Each sample is connected to the person’s medical records. The person’s name and personal details are removed before researchers can use the samples. These samples help doctors and scientists discover better ways to treat and prevent diseases!When you donate a small blood sample, you’re helping researchers learn more about how to keep people healthy. Your sample is unique, and it can help make sure future treatments work for everyone.Watch this video to learn more: 

Every medicine we take, medical device we use, and therapy we receive, was created with the help of people who took part in a research study. Their participation helped find treatments and cures to improve health outcomes. To take part, go to: ResearchMatch-Indiana CTSI

Still searching for relief from depression? Have you tried multiple treatments for depression without success? You may have another option.When treatments haven’t worked, research may offer a new path. The Abbott TRANSCEND study is a research study for adults with depression who have not felt better after trying at least four different antidepressant medications. The purpose of the study is to learn how safe and effective a treatment called deep brain stimulation (DBS) may be for people with treatment-resistant depression. DBS uses a medical device made by Abbott to deliver gentle electrical signals to specific areas of the brain. This treatment is still being studied and is not yet approved for this use.You may qualify to join this study if you:Are between the ages of 22 and 70Have been diagnosed with depression and are currently experiencing a depressive episode for at least 12 monthsHave tried at least 4 different treatments without successAre willing and able to attend regular study visits at the IU Health Neuroscience Center in Indianapolis, IN over the course of 3 years Please visit this link to complete registration to be contacted for this study: https://redcap.link/TRANSCEND