CHRIS study biobank (IMAGE) Eurac Research Caption The CHRIS study biobank has collected samples from over 13,000 people so far. The CHRIS study is the epidemiological inquiry launched in 2011 by Eurac Research and the South Tyrol Health Authority in the Vinschgau Valley, South Tyrol, Italy. Credit Eurac Research | Annelie Bortolotti Usage Restrictions All material intended for the dissemination of communicative and press-related activities on this page is available provided that the source is clearly stated. Any communicative material that is used, must reference content of the press release exclusively. Eurac Research communication material may only be used only for non-commercial purposes and may not be resold or passed on to third parties. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.