Prenatal alcohol exposure can harm a baby’s body or brain, and can cause challenges that can last a lifetime. However, not enough is known about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). The Collaborative Initiative on FASD (CIFASD) is a global consortium of 22 research universities and institutes that conduct basic, behavioral, and clinical research on all aspects of FASD, and aim to develop better diagnosis and treatments.

NOFAS leads the education component of CIFASD by promoting CIFASD projects and findings, and strives to support children and adults exposed to alcohol before birth.

CIFASD Research Study: Dissecting the Genetics of FASD (DiG FASD)

Help CIFASD discover how genetics affect FASD!

Everyone with FASD is different, and we think genetics plays a role in these differences. The Collaborative Initiative on FASD invites children and adults to take part in a new study called DiG FASD. If you or your child have an FASD or have been affected by prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE), we invite you to check out the study web portal at digfasd.org. Participation in DiG FASD will take place from home. No in-person visits are required. All you have to do is give us a little information about yourself, take a picture of yourself and spit into a tube, and we will send you a $50 gift card. Enroll by December 31, 2019 and NOFAS will provide an additional $50 when you complete the study.

You can make a difference – we need you!

Why volunteer?

By signing up, you can help scientists understand how genetics makes FASD so different. You can play a vital role in new FASD genetic discoveries.

Who can sign up?

Individuals with an FASD or PAE may sign up.

Questions?

Contact the study at fasd@iu.edu or 844-378-0002 (toll-free).

Check out the DiG FASD web portal for more information: https://digfasd.org