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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Posted Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:46:14 This message was forwarded through MEDSOCNEWS. If you wish to make an announcement or publicise an event then please send the text to: [log in to unmask] +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Dear Colleagues, We are currently seeking a new Chair for the UK Biobank Ethics and Governance Council (EGC). UK Biobank is a long-term medical research initiative to build a major resource of data and samples with the participation of 500 000 individuals aged 40-69. This resource will support a diverse range of research intended to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and the promotion of health throughout society. The EGC is an independent monitoring body that advises on the ethical framework under which UK Biobank operates. The appointee will replace the current Chair, Professor Graeme Laurie, who comes to the end of his term of office. The new appointment also coincides with the completion of the recruitment of half a million people to UK Biobank and we are looking for a Chair to steer the Council during the next phase of access to the resource. Further details regarding this appointment can be found at: www.egcukbiobank.org.uk/assets/wtx062634.pdf With kind regards, Adrienne UK Biobank Ethics and Governance Council Secretary The Wellcome Trust Gibbs Building 215 Euston Road London NW1 2BE, UK T +44 (0)20 7611 8335 F +44 (0)20 7611 8254 E [log in to unmask] http://www.egcukbiobank.org.uk The Wellcome Trust is a charity registered in England, no. 210183. Its sole Trustee is The Wellcome Trust Limited, a company registered in England, no. 2711000, whose registered office is 215 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE. This message has been scanned for viruses by Websense Hosted Email Security - www.websense.com ********************************************************************** 1. For general enquires or problems with the list or to CHANGE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS send a message to: [log in to unmask] 2. To suspend yourself from the list, whilst on leave, for example, send an email to [log in to unmask] with the following message: set medsocnews nomail 3. To resume email from the list, send the following message: set medsocnews mail 4. To leave MedSocNews, send an email to [log in to unmask] with the message (leave the subject line blank and do not include a signature): leave medsocnews 5. To join or subscribe to MedSocNews, send an email to [log in to unmask] with the message (leave the subject line blank and do not include a signature): SUBSCRIBE medsocnews firstname lastname 6. Further information about the medsocnews discussion list (including list archive and how to subscribe to or leave the list) can be found at the list web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medsocnews.html **********************************************************************