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!

 

 

 

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Sign up to learn more about how to participate and be a part of our movement toward better health and wellness!

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