Asian/Chinese Volunteers Needed

The department of transfusion medicine (Blood Bank) at the Clinical Center seeks healthy volunteers (male and female) 18 years of age and older to participate in a research apheresis study that assesses the influence of ethnic background on immune response. Volunteers are needed who were born in China, including Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore or first generation offspring of parents who were born in these countries. Two visits are required and compensation is available. Call Rose Werden, (301) 402-0757.

Malaria Vaccine Study Needs Volunteers

Healthy men and women ages 18-45, without previous history of malaria or receipt of a malaria vaccine, are needed to participate in a study on the safety and effectiveness of a new investigational malaria vaccine at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring. Health screening and financial compensation provided. Call 1-866-856-3259 toll free or visit www.wrairclinicaltrials.com.

Have Kidney Disease?

Call NIH at 1-800-411-1222 for new kidney studies, including lupus nephritis, membranous nephropathy and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Treatment provided at no cost. Transportation may be provided. Email prpl@cc.nih.gov (TTY: 1-866-411-1010).

Heart Failure and Diabetes

If you or someone you know has heart failure/diabetes, call today for study information: 1-800-411-1222 (TTY 1-866-411-1010).

NCI Seeks Trial Participants

Participants are needed for a study on quitting smoking in cancer survivors. All participants will receive the FDA-approved medication Zyban along with one-on-one counseling. Cancer survivors may qualify if they: completed their cancer treatment at least 6 months ago; have been a regular smoker for at least 2 years; do not use smokeless tobacco, pipes or cigars; are interested in quitting smoking; and are willing to take Zyban. The study is being conducted at the new Tobacco Intervention Research Clinic at the National Cancer Institute in Rockville. For more information, call the clinic weekdays between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at (301) 451-5048

Have Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)?

NIH offers a variety of studies for POF. If you are 18-42, you may be able to take part. Call 1-800-411-1222 or 1-866-411-1010 TTY.

Healthy Volunteers Needed

Participate in an NIH study investigating potential signs of Alzheimer's disease. Call 1-800-411-1222 (1-866-411-1010 TTY).