Public meeting, presentation and discussion on UK Biobank ethics


By SewaOluderu - Posted on 18 June 2008

Times: 
1 July 2008 6:00pm
Venue: 
The Hub
Telephone (info): 
020 7611 8777

Are you interested in the ethics of science?

Join the UK Biobank Ethics and Governance Council for a presentation and discussion of the ethical issues surrounding research databases

Meeting 18.00 –19.30, drinks and nibbles 19.30 – 20.30

UK Biobank was launched in 2007 and is a long-term project to build a major resource of data and samples to help understand and improve public health. The project will involve 500 000 individuals aged 40 – 69. The Ethics and Governance Council was created as an independent body to advise on the ethics surrounding UK Biobank. This event is an opportunity for the public to hear more about the project and to discuss its work and impact.

This meeting is a free event and open to all members of the public.

To attend, RSVP Susan Bassam
T 020 7611 8777 E s.bassam@wellcome.ac.uk (Subject: EGC)

www.egcukbiobank.org.uk