Background: During the past few decades there has been a growing interest on the part of
many governments in the creation of biobanks. Nevertheless, this would be impossible …

Different types of consent are used to obtain human biospecimens for future research. This
variation has resulted in confusion regarding what research is permitted, inadvertent …

After identification of an important research question and selection of an appropriate study
design, waste can arise from the regulation, governance, and management of biomedical …

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This article examines public perceptions of biobanks in Europe using a multi-method
approach combining quantitative and qualitative data. It is shown that public support for …

Purpose: Despite important recent work, US public attitudes toward specific biobank consent
models are not well understood. Public opinion data can help shape efforts to develop …

Many scholars claim there is a consensus on broad consent for biobanking. We analyzed
the literature in PubMed and found no evidence for consensus. Public perception studies …

Population-based biobanks are a critical resource for genetic research. It is important to
know what potential participants understand about the risks and benefits of providing …

A diversity of public participation in biobanking is a highlight for the success of biobanks. It
was previously reported that only two-thirds of Jordanians expressed interest in biobanking …

While biobanking is expanding globally, the empirical evidence concerning the impact of
religion on future healthcare professionals' awareness and willingness to donate …