The SolveCFS BioBank Webinar

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Tue, 8 June, 2010 4:22:08 AM BioBank Webinar Tomorrow June 7, 2010 Quick Links Forward This IssueAbout Us Donate Now Join 3,995 fans for information and support Not a CFIDSLink subscriber? It's free.BioBank Webinar TomorrowThe SolveCFS BioBankDate: Tuesday, June 8, 2010Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDTRegistration Page: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/974156481Suzanne D. Vernon, PhDLearn more about the CFIDS Association's most recent -- and most ambitious -- research project, the SolveCFS BioBank. Association scientific director Suzanne Vernon, PhD and Liz Horn, PhD, MBI, director of the Genetic Alliance BioBank will share information and discuss the ways in which this biorepository enables patients to participate directly in cutting-edge research. Dr. Vernon will also share excitingnews about expanded enrollment.Liz Horn, Phd, MBIThe SolveCFS BioBank collects and stores a bank of biological samples (such as blood, tissue, cells and DNA) and clinical information from well-characterized CFS patients. Using the biobanking infrastructure created by the Genetic Alliance, the SolveCFS BioBank ensures that individual privacy and confidentiality are protected and that samples are available to researchers whose research projects have been reviewed and approved by the CFIDS Association of America Medical Research Advisory Committee. Our announcement about the SolveCFS BioBank is at http://www.cfids.org/biobank/announcement.asp.Through the SolveCFS BioBank, individuals can enroll once and will then contribute information to multiple projects, advancing our understanding of CFS on multiple fronts.Join us to learn more about this exciting research initiative.Our Mission:For CFS to be widely understood, diagnosable, curable and preventable. Our Strategy:To stimulate research aimed at the early detection, objective diagnosis and effective treatment of CFS through expanded public, private and commercial investment. Our Core Values:To lead with integrity, innovation and purpose. Back to top This email was sent to carlene.grimshaw@... by cfidslink@.... Email Marketing by www.cfids.org | The CFIDS Association of America | PO Box 220398 | Charlotte | NC | 28222