DNA Biobanking In Olmsted County, A Deliberative Community Engagement

Information about the event

When?

In September, 2007, over two full weekends, a group of 25 Olmsted County Residents will participate in a Deliberative Community Engagement on DNA biobanking.

Meetings will be held:

Weekend 1

Date	Time
Sat., Sept.15:	8 AM (Breakfast); 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (deliberation); 6:00 PM (optional dinner)
Sun., Sept.16:	9 AM (Breakfast); 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (deliberation)

Weekend 2

Date	Time
Sat., Sept. 29:	8 AM (Breakfast); 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (deliberation); 6:00 PM (optional dinner)
Sun., Sept. 30:	9 AM (Breakfast); 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (deliberation)

Who?

Olmsted County residents will be recruited by phone from a list that includes a random sample of individuals from different ages, sex, ethnicity, occupation, and background.

Where?

Downtown Rochester near Mayo Clinic

Details

The specific schedule of activities and details (such as maps) will be posted on a private website available only to confirmed participants.

Everyone will be provided free parking and all meals. Participants will be paid $400. and reimbursed for travel expenses. More details about these arrangements will be mailed before the first weekend.

We thank you in advance for your participation and welcome any suggestions you have!