Bring More Life to Living
Be part of an innovative biobank that provides information that can lead to better treatments, new cures, and a healthier future for all.
Could epigenetics unlock the mystery of healthy aging?
Understanding the factors that truly determine health drives COLS board member.
Our Partner in Building COLS Biobank
We work with Human Performance Clinical Research Laboratory at CSU
I participate in COLS in memory of my parents. I want to help research aimed at curing cancer and alleviating mental health suffering.
-Meredith Guerrero, CEO (watch video to hear her story)
We believe better health should be possible for everyone.
When health research includes information from diverse people we all win. That is why COLS is building a resource of participants like you. We are committed to transparency, authenticity, and innovation. We are committed to our community-both locally and globally
For participants, we ensure that your information is protected and that you are informed about the health research projects COLS is supporting.
For researchers, we are committed to offering a high quality repository of biospecimens and data.
For donors, we set clear expectations and keep you informed of COLS progress.
We are committed to a legacy of well being and a better quality of life for everyone!
Join COLS and be part of a movement towards better health and equity for all generations
Become A Participant!
Join the movement! Be a COLS participant and bring more life to living! When you join, you’re not only improving your own life but also making a difference for your neighbors and future generations. Together, we can create positive changes. Your participation allows scientists to study many things that impact our health. They’ll learn how people stay well and what makes them unwell using samples, info about our lives, and data from people like you.
Who can sign up?
If you are 18 years or older and live in Colorado, you are eligible to participate. Click on the button below to get started
Joining is Simple!
To begin, create a participant account and follow the steps to be active!
Why Join Us?
We want everyone to have an equal chance to be healthy. That’s why we are gathering a diverse group of people for the COLS biobank. When you join us, you’re helping scientists collect more samples to ensure a healthier future for everyone!
Join Us!
Sign up to learn more about how to participate and be a part of our movement toward better health and wellness!
Advancing Science for Health Researchers
Unleash the limitations on your research by accessing the world’s first longitudinal research repository that provides biological samples matched with SDOH and lifestyle information over time.
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