Participate
This page is for families, youth, and patient partners who want to learn about participating in our research or wish to prepare for their study visit.
Available Studies
The studies below are actively recruiting. View each study’s recruitment page for eligibility details and to express interest in participating.
Body Composition and Bone Growth Study
Recruiting
Participation includes bone imaging scans and questionnaires.
Bone Marrow Adipose Tissue in Paediatric Populations
Recruiting
Participation involves MRI scans to measure bone marrow fat.
What Participation Involves
Activities and time commitments vary by study. Please email pediatricmsk@ucalgary.ca or call 403-210-7368 to confirm eligibility, visit length, and any preparation with our study coordinator.
Planning Your Visit
Our lab is in the Health Research Innovation Centre at the Foothills Medical Centre campus. Some study visits take place at Alberta Children’s Hospital; follow the location details in your appointment confirmation. See our contact details and map to the lab.
Use the guide that matches your appointment location and time:
Patient Partnership
Patient partners help shape our research by sharing lived experience, priorities, and feedback on how we communicate study goals and results. To explore patient or community partnership, please contact us. Learn more through the CIHR Patient Engagement resources.