Your spit can decode kidney disease

As an NYC Walker, you have an exclusive opportunity to be one of the first participants in a groundbreaking study by Rutgers University and the National Kidney Foundation.

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Research Study The Genetics of Kidney Disease

Why Participate?

Whether or not you’ve had kidney disease, your participation can directly help drive discoveries that lead to earlier diagnosis, prevention, and better treatments for kidney disease.

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How It Works

Step 1

Pre-register today by taking a few quick survey about your health.

Get your Saliva Kit

Meet the research team on Walk Day and pick up your saliva kit.

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Return your sample at the event* and receive SWAG as a thank-you!

Return Your Sample

Sign Up

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Join remotely and receive your kit at home after the walk.

Can’t attend?

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* If you cannot return your sample at the event, you can still mail it back after the event!

Anyone can join!

All genders, ages 18+, and U.S. residents can join. The more people who participate the faster we can learn. In return for your participation, you’ll receive a fine-scale genetic ancestry report.

I want to participate

Note: the study does not return individual diagnostic results.

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