As outlined at the Annual Scientific Meeting, the Raine Study will conduct a new follow-up with both Gen1 (parents of those born into the study) and Gen2 (the babies born into the study from 1989-1992) participants,
currently named the Gen1-33 and Gen2-33 year (Generations) follow-up. Data collection is scheduled to begin early in 2023.
Being able to collect consistent samples from two generations rather than one is something that we have never been able to do before. We believe that it will open up many new avenues for future research using Raine Study data, which in turn will add significantly to the ongoing value of the Raine Study to researchers in Australia and around the world.
Whilst the collection of core data/measures is determined and paid for by our funders, there is capacity to add further measures to this two-generation follow-up.
You should have already received an email from the Raine Study's Science team explaining the process for adding measures to this follow-up. If this is something you are interested in, please ensure that you
talk to us first, before applying for funding. We will need to determine the costs associated with the collection of additional measures so that you can accurately budget for them in your proposals.
If you are interested in applying for a grant that (i) uses the Generations follow-up core data/measures and/or existing data/biosamples, (ii) adds to the Generations follow-up core data/measures, or (iii) both of the above, please complete this
SURVEY as soon as possible (deadline extended from 17 December 2021 to 5 January 2022).