MAYO CLINIC SEEKS PARTICIPANTS FOR NEW BIOBANK

In another advance towards better research tools for scientists who study mitochondrial medicine, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN has announced the creation of the first Biobank in the United States developed specifically to study mitochondrial diseases. The Biobank began operations in 2009 and researchers believe that having this facility will make it much easier to conduct research studies about mitochondrial diseases because researchers will have access to blood and tissue samples, along with patient data, from hundreds of people all in one place. The Biobank is also a place for scientists to share the information that they collect.

See the Invitation for UMDF Members to participate here.
See the Mayo Clinic Mitochondrial Disease Biobank Brochure here.
Visit the Mayo Clinic Mitochondrial Disease Biobank Website here.