genoME®

The more you know about your health, the more you may be able to do to protect it. That’s what genoME® community health research program is all about. At the intersection of science and caring, Memorial Hermann is using genetic screening to help pinpoint potential health issues that could impact your health in your lifetime—or your children’s. Developed through the strategic collaboration between Memorial Hermann and our genomics partner Helix, this community health research program aims to uncover important information about your DNA. This may include helping to understand or predict how your body responds to diseases, and medications, or if you’re at risk for certain cancers or heart disease. By utilizing this information, our aim is to help prevent or combat disease, so you and others may be able to live a healthier life.

Join others who are learning about their health and how to protect it. Sign up for genoME®.

When you click “Sign up for genoME®”, you will be asked to confirm your identity by logging into your My Memorial Hermann™ account. At that time, your contact information and some other details associated with your account such as your name, email, phone number, date of birth and medical record number, will be shared with Helix to assist with the enrollment process.

genoME® is a community research program designed to learn more about DNA and its connection to your health. Researchers will study DNA from 100,000 Houstonians or individuals that choose to participate to see if any patterns are linked to increased risk of disease now and in the future. This information may lead to early disease detection and improve your health and the health of future generations. By participating in genoME®, you can play an important part in helping create a healthier community.