Frequently asked questions

Why does it take four days?
Questions about biobanks don’t have easy answers and there are many points of view. There are disagreements and uncertainties in both the scientific community and members of the public.

Who is talking about biobanks around the world?
Similar forums have been held overseas. For more information about these forums visit the websites below (external links).

• Biobanking in British Columbia - the Centre for Applied Ethics at the University of British Columbia, Canada
• Biobanking in Olmsted County - Bioethics research program at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA