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Population Size
16,000
People
Years
2002 - 2023
Associated BioSamples
DNA
Plasma
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Geographic coverage
United Kingdom
Scotland
Lead time
2-6 months
Summary
Collection of samples and data from consented adult volunteers across the following diseases: Fit and well (normal populations).
DOI for dataset
Documentation
The QTL (Quantitative Trait Locus) programme was based at the MRC Human Genetics Unit in the University of Edinburgh. The ongoing research programme uses the unique population structures in our Scottish and Croatian cohorts to deliver biological understanding of the causes of variation in complex traits. Together, the Viking Genes studies contain 10,000 samples from volunteers with ancestry from the Northern and Western Isles of Scotland, www.ed.ac.uk/viking. Collectively, the CROATIA cohorts contain 6,000 participants. All of these biobanks were constructed from people with high kinship and extensive pedigree structures. They were collected together with detailed phenotype data, some of which is longitudinal. Plasma, serum, urine and DNA samples, as well as detailed genomic, proteomic and metabolomics data can be made available for collaborative research.
Dataset type
Health and disease
Dataset sub-type
Not applicable
Dataset population size
16000
Associated media
Keywords
UKCRC Tissue Directory, MRC HGU, Fit and well, Quantitative Trait Locus, Population
Observations
Observed Node | Disambiguating Description | Measured Value | Measured Property | Observation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Persons | 16000 | Count | 31 Mar 2023 |
Provenance
Purpose of dataset collection
Study
Collection source setting
Clinic, Home
Patient pathway description
Dictionaries for the available data, and summary data derived from research using the cohort resources, are available at https://datashare.ed.ac.uk/handle/10283/705
Image contrast
Not stated
Biological sample availability
DNA,Plasma,Serum,Urine,Whole blood
Details
Publishing frequency
Other
Version
4.0.0
Modified
08/10/2024
Distribution release date
02/11/2018
Citation Requirements
In Progress
Coverage
Start date
01/01/2002
End date
31/03/2023
Time lag
Variable
Geographic coverage
United Kingdom, Scotland
Minimum age range
18
Maximum age range
90
Follow-up
Other
Accessibility
Language
en
Controlled vocabulary
LOCAL
Format
In Progress
Data Access Request
Dataset pipeline status
Not available
Access rights
https://www.ed.ac.uk/viking/our-data-and-samples Please contact the publisher using Contact Point details provided.
Time to dataset access
2-6 months
Access request cost
Not specified
Access method category
Varies based on project
Jurisdiction
GB-SCT
Data use limitation
General research use,Commercial research use,No restriction
Data use requirements
Collaboration required
Data Controller
All data and sample requests are reviewed by a Data Access Committee. Each approved project is subject to a Data or Materials Transfer Agreement (DTA or MTA), or commercial contract, issued by the University of Edinburgh.