10,000 Families Study (Nonprofit)

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. 🇺🇸 Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙 #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #10KFS

Did you know? Clinical trials extend well beyond treatment trials. There are many other opportunities for individuals to participate in clinical trials along the cancer care spectrum. Opportunities include prevention clinical trials, supportive care clinical trials, cancer screening trials, treatment trials, and cancer care delivery trials. 10KFS support the Minnesota Cancer Alliance in their efforts to raise awareness about the broad availability of enrollment sites across the state and the positive benefits to patients who enroll in the studies. @MNCancer #ClinicalTrialsMN @UMNCancer

Join us for our free Annual Health & Resource Fair on May 16 2026 from 10am to 3pm at SEWA-AIFW. Take advantage of our free medical screenings, consultations and more! #sewaaifw #sewaaifwmn #healthfair

Hibbing, we’re coming your way! Join us at Community Connect and swing by the 10KFS booth to say hello, learn about our research, and grab helpful resources. We can’t wait to meet you! #10KFS #CommunityHealth

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms, grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who help families thrive every day. 💐 Your care shapes healthier futures for generations to come—and we’re grateful for all you do. #MothersDay #10KFS 10kfs.umn.edu

Big congratulations to Bharat Thyagarajan on being named the new Head of the University of Minnesota’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology! Dr. Thyagarajan is also a valued co-investigator with 10,000 Families Study, where he helps lead the collection and management of biological samples during family health visits—work that helps us better understand how genetics, environment, and lifestyle shape health across generations. We’re excited to see his leadership continue to make an impact across the University of Minnesota and beyond.

📰 Today is World Press Freedom Day — a reminder that access to accurate, trustworthy information is essential to healthy communities. From public health updates to scientific research, a free press helps ensure people can make informed decisions about their health and well-being. At 10KFS, we believe sharing credible, research-based information empowers families and strengthens communities. 💙 #WorldPressFreedomDay #PressFreedom #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #ResearchMatters #10KFS

We’re proud to celebrate our Principal Investigator on receiving the Distinguished McKnight University Professorship! 🎉 This honor recognizes outstanding faculty who have recently achieved full professor status and are making exceptional contributions to their field. As a Distinguished McKnight University Professor, their impact will continue to shape research, mentorship, and discovery at the University of Minnesota for years to come. We’re grateful for their leadership and dedication to advancing the mission of the 10K Families Study.

During World Immunization Week, 10K Families Study highlights the power of vaccines to keep individuals, families, and communities healthy. Immunizations don’t just protect you—they help safeguard those around you, especially the most vulnerable. By participating in research, our community helps us better understand how health, environment, and prevention—like vaccination—work together to shape lifelong well-being. Stay informed. Stay protected. 💙 #WorldImmunizationWeek #PublicHealth #PreventionMatters #10KFS

Join us for an informative and timely Zoom webinar on April 29th at 11:00 AM (Central Time) exploring the critical issue of PFAS in Groundwater. This presentation is hosted by MI-CARES: Michigan Cancer and Research on the Environment Study. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert! Register now! umich.zoom.us/.../WN_e12u5tK…... @umncancer @CEECR

🧬 Today is National DNA Day! DNA is more than just a molecule—it’s the blueprint that helps make you, you. From shaping our health to helping researchers better understand disease, DNA plays a powerful role in advancing science and improving lives. At 10K Families Study, we’re proud to be part of research that explores how genetics, environment, and lifestyle come together to impact health across generations. 10kfs.umn.edu #NationalDNADay #Genetics #PublicHealth #10KFS #ResearchMatters

This Earth Day, we’re reminded that our health is deeply connected to the health of our environment. 🌎 From the air we breathe to the water we drink, environmental factors shape the well-being of our families and communities. At the 10,000 Families Study, we’re working to better understand these connections—because healthier environments mean healthier futures. Let’s protect what sustains us. 💚 10kfs.umn.edu

Today, we celebrate the people who make our work possible. On Volunteer Recognition Day, we want to thank the participants, families, and community members who contribute their time and experiences to 10KFS. Your involvement helps advance research that leads to healthier futures for all.

April is Autism Acceptance Month! It is a time to move beyond awareness and foster true inclusion, understanding, and support. At 10K Families Study, we recognize that autism is part of the diverse fabric of our communities. By supporting research that centers lived experiences and promotes health equity, we can help build a future where all individuals and families thrive. Join us in celebrating neurodiversity, uplifting autistic voices, and creating spaces where everyone belongs. #AutismAcceptanceMonth #Neurodiversity #HealthEquity #10KFS

Come visit our booth at the annual Cancer Survivorship Conference—bringing together survivors, families, and experts to navigate life after cancer. Or you can visit our digital booth right now! sites.google.com/.../exhibitors… Join us for this milestone 20th annual event and be part of a supportive community focused on healing, resilience, and life beyond cancer. Register now! umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2h…

🌍 Today is World Health Day! At 10K Families Study, we’re working to better understand the factors that impact health across Minnesota communities — from environmental exposures to access to care — so we can help build a healthier future for all. Because health equity starts with understanding the full picture. #WorldHealthDay #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #10KFS #MinnesotaHealth

Today we celebrate National Doctors' Day 🩺From routine checkups to life-saving care, doctors play a vital role in keeping our communities healthy. At 10K Families Study, we’re grateful for the physicians who partner in research and care—helping us better understand health across Minnesota and beyond. Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to advancing health for all. Is there a doctor that has made a difference in your life? Let us know!