Chu Lab Studies Now Recruiting

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SNIFLS

The Seattle Network for Influenza and Flu-Like Symptoms Study

The Seattle Network for Influenza and Flu-Like Symptoms (SNIFLS) study team at the University of Washington is seeking volunteers who are currently experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms to join the SNIFLS study.

Our team is interested in learning more about what germs are spreading in the region. Participation in SNIFLS will involve collecting a nasal swab sample and completing electronic surveys.

To join the study, please visit one of our study kiosks in Seattle:

  • UW Medicine South Lake Union, 750 Republican St., Building F, 1st Floor lobby
  • UW Health Sciences Education Building, 1607 NE Pacific St., 1st Floor lobby (across from the elevators)

You may also participate in the study remotely! If you currently have cold or flu-like symptoms, join the study now.

You will receive up to $10 for participating.

If you have any questions about the study, you may reach us at uw-snifls-study@uw.edu or call us at (206) 354-0944, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (PST).

YIELD

The Yakima Influenza Epidemiology of Livestock & Dairy workers Study

The Yakima Influenza Epidemiology of Livestock and Dairy workers (YIELD) Study team at the University of Washington is seeking volunteers who spend time with animals and have respiratory symptoms or a suspected respiratory infection to join the YIELD study.

Our team is interested in learning more about what germs spreading in the region. Participation in YIELD will involve giving a nasal swab and a blood sample and completing electronic surveys.

To join the study, please visit one of our study kiosks in Yakima listed below. Please note that the study team is only at the clinics at certain times. Please call the clinic to check on our availability before travelling to the clinic.

  • Sunnyside Immediate Care Clinic, 2680 Yakima Valley Hwy, Suite B, Sunnyside, WA 98944; 509-839-3000
  • Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic, 510 W 1st Ave, Toppenish, WA 98948; 509-865-5600

You may also participate in the study remotely! If you currently have cold or flu-like symptoms, join the study now.

You will receive up to $35 for participating.

If you have any questions about the study, you may reach us at uw-yield-study@uw.edu or call us at (206) 354-0944, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (PST).

HAARVI

The Hospitalized or Ambulatory Adults with Respiratory Viral Infections (HAARVI) study is looking at the immune response to respiratory viral infection and vaccination in both children and adults. Respiratory viruses infect children and adults throughout life. Infection is usually mild in children and adults, leading to a runny nose, coughing, and wheezing. However, infection can become more severe, especially in children, the elderly, and those with chronic diseases or a weakened immune system. The goal of this research is to understand the immune response to germs that cause these infections to guide the development of vaccines and treatments for children and adults.

If you or your child decide to join the study, you may be asked to:

  • Complete an in-person or virtual (phone/Zoom) visit with study staff to hear more about the study and complete the consent form
  • Bring your child to the research clinic to provide a blood sample or nasal swab
  • Complete surveys about recent COVID-19, Influenza, or RSV illnesses and vaccine history

Each enrollee will receive a $25 gift card after completion of these events. Participants will also receive compensation for their time for any subsequent sample collections.