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National Bio Big Data
First opening in November
In short
Until now, only health check-up participants could join, but now anyone can donate biological samples.
Four government departments, including the Ministry of Health and Welfare, expanded participation to all citizens.
Collected health and genetic information will be first opened to researchers in November.
Key facts
| When | On October 15, four government departments including the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced the expansion of participation. |
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| Who | The Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Science and ICT, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency jointly lead the project. |
| What | The National Integrated Bio Big Data Construction Project expanded participation from health check-up recipients to all citizens. |
| How | Participants go through examination procedures at recruiting institutions and donate health, genetic information, and biological samples. |
What it means for me
Even those not subject to health check-ups can participate in medical research by donating biological samples.
