Current research opportunities
New research requests are posted here when we are approached by researchers in the field. Your views and contribution to research can help build a body of information which can benefit individuals and families such as yours.
DCN has a research committee which reviews all the research requests to the Network to ensure that it is conducted appropriately and fits in with our members. Contact DCN if you have any questions on the procedure by emailing research@dcnetwork.org
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Young Adults Study, the WISE survey.
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This online survey explores the Well-being, Identity and Social Experiences of donor conceived people, of all ages, who are living in the UK, and are donor conceived. We are also interested in hearing about your experiences if you are not donor conceived and are between 18-30 years old. |
Dr Sophie Zadeh UCL Visit the study website to find out more on www.youngadultsstudy.co.uk or email wise.survey@ucl.ac.uk |
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Donor Conception in the Age of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: An Invitation to Take Part in the ConnecteDNA Project |
Parents through donor conception, donor conceived people or a donors who have used, considered using or been impacted by DNA testing websites, who are UK residents and over 18 years old. Specifically now looking for under-represented groups including:
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The ConnecteDNA study is a research project, led by Dr Lucy Frith and based at the University of Manchester, in collaboration with four other UK universities. It began in March 2021 and explores how people involved in donor conception (parents, donors and donor conceived people) use, and are impacted by, direct-to-consumer genetic testing (DTCGT), e.g. AncestryDNA and 23andme.
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Link to the project website and the latest call for participants Dr Leah Gilman |
Gay and Lesbian parents research study - Multi-national study |
Participants must be:
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Recruiting until 01/05/22 |
University of Birmingham Lowri Evans |