Research about children, guided by children
The Pediatric Advisory Board is a community research advisory group composed entirely of children under age 18 from a variety of backgrounds who advise Mayo Clinic investigators on their pediatric research.
Pediatric Advisory Board
The Integrating Special Populations Program supports the Pediatric Advisory Board, a community research advisory group composed entirely of children under age 18. Members are recruited from the Rochester, Minnesota, area and come from all walks of life. The group meets on a quarterly basis to advise Mayo Clinic investigators on the direction of their pediatric research.
The mission of the Pediatric Advisory Board is to ensure that pediatric research:
- Represents the major health concerns of children.
- Respects the ability of children to assent to participate in research.
- Reflects the perspectives of children.
- Benefits the health of children.
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