Individuals anywhere in the US are welcome to participate. The study requires help from the person with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder. In addition, the participation of one or both parents, or an ill sibling is required. All participants need to give a small sample of their blood, and provide some information. This can be done wherever is most convenient for you.
All information is strictly confidential.
We have already enlisted the co-operation of over 200 families for our research. Most of these families live in Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. Approximately the same number of families have offered to participate, and we are in the process of interviewing them. We have received help from over 30 families in India. While these numbers are encouraging, we need to continue our survey apace.