We study how immune cells sense and respond to viruses and bacteria. Volunteers donate up to 4 tablespoons of blood to help us understand how the immune system protects us from infection without damaging organs like the lungs, heart, and kidneys.
At each visit, you will be asked some simple questions to ensure that you haven't been sick recently and don't take medications that impair your immune system. Blood will be drawn from a vein in your elbow, upper arm, or wrist -- this is about 50cc or 3.5 tablespoons. When the blood draw is done we'll apply gauze and a band-aid. We will ask you to remain seated for a few minutes afterwards to make sure you're not dizzy after giving blood.
Requirements for healthy volunteers are different than for those with a specific condition. If you are interested in becoming a healthy volunteer for this study, use the below categories to determine if you are able to participate.
Marsico Hall (UNC-Chapel Hill)
125 Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA
U.S. EPA Human Studies Facility (UNC-Chapel Hill)
104 Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA
Robert Hagan
Medicine-Pulmonary
Clinical or Medical
Observational
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Immune System/Infections
UNC or UNC Health employees
COVID-19
UNC Students (undergrad, grad, professional)
22-2450
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