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.
COLS News
CSU Service Provides Clinical Services to COLS
October 17, 2021 The Colorado Longitudinal Study (COLS) is working with the Human Performance Clinical Research Laboratory (HPCRL) at Colorado State University (CSU) to provide clinical support at its first recruitment site in Fort Collins, announced COLS Chief Operating Officer Meredith Guerrero. HPCRL provides clinical study support to researchers, both at CSU and outside the […]
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Unlocking the Keys to Healthy Aging Drives COLS Board Member
October 15, 2021 Despite 13 years of medical school, internship, residency, and fellowships in cardiology and nuclear medicine as well as 25 years in private practice as a Boulder cardiologist, Nelson Trujillo, MD, feels very comfortable telling his patients that he doesn’t know the answer to many of their questions. The fact is, doctors are […]
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COLS Ready to Support COVID-19 Research
One of the most confounding factors about COVID-19 is that no one seems able to predict who is most likely to contract the coronavirus, who will experience the worst symptoms, or who will die from it. More than 96 percent of COVID-19 cases and almost half of COVID-19 deaths in Colorado have occurred in people […]
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