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MEDIA ADVISORY — Sen. Amy Klobuchar to Tour Mayo Clinic Biobank, Discuss the Precision Medicine Initiative; Media Welcome for Tour and Interviews
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ROCHESTER, Minn. — Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., will tour the Mayo Clinic Biobank and discuss the Precision Medicine Initiative with leadership from both the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine and Mayo Medical Laboratories. Journalists are welcome to accompany Sen. Klobuchar and join the informational tour of Mayo Clinic’s multi-million-dollar investment in precision medicine. Mayo Clinic leadership will also be available for interviews and background discussions.
WHO: Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar; Richard Weinshilboum, M.D., acting director, Center for Individualized Medicine; Curtis Hanson, M.D., director, Mayo Medical Laboratories.
WHAT: Walking tour of the Mayo Clinic Biobank and the Biorepositories Program of the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine. Photo opportunities and opportunities to discuss the Precision Medicine Initiative with Sen. Klobuchar and Mayo Clinic leadership.
WHERE: Biorepositories Building of Mayo Clinic, 2915 Valleyhigh Drive NW, Rochester, MN 55901. Entrance is behind the building.
WHEN: Friday, February 20, from 11:15 to 11:40 a.m.
NOTE: Members of the media should RSVP to 507-284-5005.
MEDIA CONTACT: Sam Smith, 507-284-5005, newsbureau@mayo.edu.
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