title: [Attitudes towards biobanks among Finnish people].
abstract: Compared to other Europeans, Finns by and large have rather positive attitudes towards biobanks. However, there are many concerns and hopes about biobank activities. Knowledge on biobank operations are scarce, and more information is needed. The future challenges of biobanks include maintenance of transparency in the long-term and returning data to all parties. Because public opinion may easily have an effect to one's will to participate and support the biobanks, maintenance of long range biobank activities and of trust will be essential.
authors.affiliation: Helsinki Institute of Science and Technology Studies (HIST).
authors.forename: Karoliina
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Snell
authors.forename: Aaro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tupasela
mesh_terms: D001290:Attitude; D005387:Finland; D006801:Humans; D011639:Public Opinion; D014015:Tissue Banks