UND and NDSU team up on SARS-CoV-2 antibody study

The University of North Dakota and NDSU are teaming up on COVID-19 research!

The Immunosurveillance and Experiences of COVID-19 in North Dakota project seeks to better understand the level of population immunity to COVID-19 brought on from natural infection, vaccination, or both and to understand the COVID-19 experiences of the citizens of North Dakota. We will do this through the identification of antibodies and T-cells to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, or to the spike protein made from the vaccine.

What is the purpose of the project?  

To better understand the level of population immunity to COVID-19 brought on from natural infection, vaccination, or both, and to understand the COVID-19 experiences of the citizens of North Dakota.

What are the opportunities to participate?  

• Complete a survey.
• Participate in a blood draw and PCR testing event (events will take place in Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck, Sioux County, Dickinson, Williston, and Minot).
• Participation is completely voluntary, and you can choose to take part in any part of the project!

Who can participate? 

Any North Dakota resident aged 18 or older.

What do participants receive? 

A $10 gift card. Plus results: Results of your COVID-19 antibody tests will indicate if you have antibodies to COVID-19, the vaccine, both, or neither. You also receive results of an optional PCR test.

​Click here to register for one of our events in Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck, Sioux County, Dickinson, Williston, and Minot.

For more information, visit our website. Email covid.survey@ndsu.edu with comments or questions.