ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
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The University of Iowa Bipolar Genetics
Study has been awarded a federal grant to
study manic-depressive disorder. This
study is a part of a collaborative project
with ten other university affiliated research
groups to learn more about genetic factors
that may influence the development of
manic depression. Please look over this
information and consider taking part in
this research.
University of Iowa
Department of Psychiatry
NIH Grant 2 R01 MH 059548
Dr. William Coryell, MD
Principal Investigator
2-205 MEB
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1000
Genetic studies are a relatively new and
exciting part of psychiatric research. The
project involves reviewing the family
histories of persons with manic-depressive
disorder to establish patterns of heritability
(genetic transmission). For a family to be
enrolled in the study, it is necessary to
have one member who has been diagnosed
or has had symptoms of Bipolar Disorder.
The individual with Bipolar Disorder will
be asked to complete a diagnostic
interview and answer brief family history
questions. This takes approximately 3-4
hours. Participants will be asked to donate
a small blood sample for DNA testing.
Scheduling is done to best suit the
participant. Weekend and evening
appointments are available for those who
need them. Compensation will be
provided.
319-353-4434
Toll Free Number:
(888) 850-8531

Bipolar Genome Study
The University of Iowa
Psychiatry Research - MEB
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: (888) 850-8531 * Fax (319) 353-3003
NEW WEBSITE:
http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/med/psychiatry/re
search/manicdepressivestudy.html
Collaborative Genomic Study
of Bipolar Disorder
Participants are invited to join
the University of Iowa family
study of bipolar disorder/manicdepressive illness.
CRITERIA FOR
PARTICIPATION
Individuals age 16 and older who have
bipolar/manic-depressive illness are
invited to participate in a family study of
bipolar disorder at the University of Iowa
Department of Psychiatry.
The study is funded by the National
Institute of Mental Health. The project’s
goal is to identify genes that may
predispose individuals to develop
bipolar/manic-depressive illness. This
study may ultimately lead to improved
methods of diagnosis and treatment for the
disorder.
For individuals who live too far away to
visit the University of Iowa the interview
can be done locally or by telephone.
Blood samples may also be done locally.
WHAT ELSE SHOULD I
KNOW?
All of the information obtained by the
Collaborative Genomic Study of Bipolar
Disorder will remain completely
confidential, even among family members,
and will not become part of any medical
records. When research papers are
published, no names or other identifying
information about individuals will appear.
If you are interested in being a part of this
genetic study, the names and phone numbers
of research staff are listed below. Please call
our toll free number any weekday between
8:00 am and 5:00 pm CST, and we will be
happy to answer your questions and provide
further information. In the event we are not
able to answer your call in person, please
leave a message and we will return your call
promptly.
IF YOU PREFER, FILL OUT THE
INFORMATION BELOW:
Send to:
Bipolar Genetics Study
ATTN: Nancy Hale
How To Contact Us:
1-174 MEB
Toll Free Number:
University of Iowa
1-888-850-8531
Nancy Hale, BS, RN
319-353-5985
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1000
Please contact me about the
Collaborative Genomic Study of
Bipolar Disorder.
nancy-hale@uiowa.edu
Name:
Address: _____________________
Sheila Wilson, MA
_____________________
319-353-5984
City: ________________________
sheila-wilson@uiowa.edu
State: _______ Zip: ____________
Telephone: ___________________