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Town halls address public concerns over potential national genetic "biobank" WASHINGTON, DC -- Town halls in five U.S. cities will offer citizens the chance to examine a potential effort by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal healthcare agencies that would create a national "biobank." Already being utilized in other countries, the biobank would contain genetic samples and health information from volunteers as a research tool for scientists to examine the causes of many common diseases. Although biobanks provide a valuable research tool for scientists studying disease, some people have concerns. Could the information be used against them if they participated? Who would have access to the database? Could employers, insurers, or law enforcement agencies gain access to their data? Who would decide what kind of research could be done using the biobank? Making Every Voice Count: Genes, Environment and Your Health is a public consultation project conducted on behalf of the Genetics and Public Policy Center. Learn more about the project... or make your voice count by registering to participate in the town halls:
Summary report details recommendations for economic growth, renewable energy in Houston area
PEARLAND, TX -- Community leaders in the Houston metropolitan area developed a series of recommended action items for economic growth at a summit led by Congressman Nick Lampson and co-chaired by twelve local mayors. The recommendations addressed four primary areas: education, entrepreneurship, renewable energy and smart growth.
Plans for Global Entrepreneurship Week announced
LONDON -- British Prime Minister Gordon Brown joined Carl Schramm of the Kauffman Foundation in starting the countdown to Global Entrepreneurship Week, the world's biggest single event celebrating and promoting entrepreneurship amongst young people. From November 17-23, 2008, millions around the world will join a growing movement of young people generating new ideas and seeking better ways of doing things. The Public Forum Institute is coordinating the global effort jointly with the UK's Make Your Mark campaign. It is exclusively coordinating the US initiative under a grant from the Kauffman Foundation. This follows on the heels of a successful EntrepreneurshipWeek USA from earlier this year.
Economic renaissance in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, TX -- For the third consecutive year, the issue of economic growth and revitalization of a collection of communities in and around Fort Worth was the topic of discussion at a summit chaired by Congressman Michael Burgess. Synthesizing all of the numerous recommendations at the summit, participants expressed consensus to pursue actions for economic revival that address multiple problems in education, employment, and economic development simultaneously. Presentations and discussions centered around three themes: Transportation and Urban Villages, Workforce Development through Business and Education, and Comprehensive Economic Development.
Summary report recaps NY economic summit SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY -- Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand led a summit on economic growth for upstate New York. Held as part of the Public Forum Institute's National Dialogue on Entrepreneurship, the summit attracted nearly 200 participants. The highest priority recommendation focused on the need to move innovative ideas from research labs to the marketplace -- "Establish a channel for linking the end users (market) to the suppliers (technologists) to stimulate innovation."
Alternative energy focus in sunny Florida JUPITER, FL -- It was only natural for the "Sunshine State" to be the backdrop for a summit on alternative energy. Congressman Tim Mahoney chaired the summit held by the Public Forum Institute to explore the future of sustainable energy Florida. The summit attracted a standing-room only crowd of more than 220 participants.
CleanTech focus of economic summit in California STOCKTON, CA -- The promise of job growth coming from new energy technologies took center stage at a regional economic summit chaired by Congressman Jerry McNerney. Held at the University of the Pacific, more than 175 community leaders and interested citizens shared information and ideas about how to create a sustainable job center for the Northern San Joaquin Valley.
Summit brings together African American leaders WASHINGTON, DC -- The Public Forum Institute wrapped up another successful African American Leadership Summit in Washington DC. More than 300 African American leaders from 37 states attended the Summit to discuss address critical policy issues such as education, health care and economic development with members of the United States Congress and the Bush Administration.
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