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The biobank turns 10 this year! Our progress is extraordinary, but this anniversary is truly about you: your story, your choice to take part and the lasting impact your participation has made on your health, your community and future generations.

A decade by the numbers
Your contributions have helped build one of the most impactful biobanks in the country for research and patient care. Here's a glance at what we've achieved together:

• 275,000+ participants enrolled in the biobank with hope and a dream for the future of medicine.
• 180,000+ genetic samples collected for research and genetic testing.
• 100,000+ participants have received more than 1 million pharmacogenetic results that might prevent adverse medicine reactions or the selection of medications that do not work well.
• 1,000+ biobank participants have received results that might predict risk for certain diseases.
  
• 200+ research studies fueled by biobank data powering research in diabetes, transplants and more.

Real impact, real stories

>> For the millionth time, Colorado biobank delivers vital genetic information, saving lives and directly improving patient care.

>> Your drugs and your genes may not play nicely together. A UCHealth project aims to find out in advance.

>> What’s in your genes? What this mom learned after donating one vial of blood to the biobank.

Stay tuned; we cannot wait to share more exciting updates with you.