UK Biobank Ethics and Governance Council public meeting
22 January 2009
The UK Biobank Ethics and Governance Council is holding a public presentation and discussion on Thursday 12 February 2009 at The Royal Hotel, 10 St Mary Street, Cardiff.
At the meeting the Council will report on its activities and invite questions about its work. A representative from UK Biobank will also be present.
UK Biobank is a long-term project to build a major resource of data and samples with the participation of 500 000 individuals aged 40-69. The project was launched in 2007, with Cardiff as its first centre of recruitment in Wales. Some 18 000 people from this region have agreed to participate in the project, which will continue to recruit nationally over the next few years.
This resource will support a diverse range of research intended to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses (such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and dementia), and the promotion of health throughout society.
The UK Biobank Ethics and Governance Council is an independent monitoring body that advises on the ethical framework under which UK Biobank operates.
The meeting will take place from 18.00-20.30, including drinks and nibbles. It is free to attend and all are welcome.
Registration is optional but encouraged so that we can arrange adequate catering.
You can register by phone or email:
T 020 7611 8442
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z.oconnor@wellcome.ac.uk