British Columbians are employed in jobs that involve night shift work. Night shift work has been linked to increased risks of cancer. To protect the health of night shift workers, we are conducing a research study aimed at understanding the biological mechanisms by which night shift work causes cancer. One possible mechanism involves the disruption of gut microbes, whose normal functioning is critical to maintaining good health.
Research scientists: Dr. Parveen Bhatti, PhD, BC Cancer
Dr. Rachel Murphy, PhD, UBC
Dr. Amee R. Manges, PhD, UBC
Project manager: Agnes Lai at nightshift-gut@bccrc.ca or by phone at 604-675-8056
Involvement in the project: In addition to completing a questionnaire to gather demographic, lifestyle, and job information, participants will be asked to collect a stool sample. Participants will also be asked to complete a dietary recall to capture food intake over the 24 hours leading up to stool sample collection.
Participation: Participation will take a total of approximately one hour and ten minutes, for which volunteers will be reimbursed $100.
Translation: For any participants that are unable to communicate in English, translation services will be available.
Please contact the project manager, Agnes Lai nightshift-gut@bccrc.ca if you have any questions about the study.
Visit the [CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS] to review the eligibility criteria.
Note: If you are a PHSA employee, we are unable to offer any form of payment for your participation, including honorariums or gift cards. This policy applies to all PHSA employees.