Harvard Research Study THIS WEEKEND!

Are You Concerned About Pollution in the Environment?

Adults and children 7 years of age and above living within an approximate 10 mile radius of Ravena, NY are invited to participate in a research study of toxic heavy metals, such as Mercury in hair and blood. This study is being conducted by scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health.

Consent from all participants will be obtained before any study procedures, including blood and hair collection, and completing a set of questionnaires. All study procedures take about 45 minutes to an hour to complete.

Participants will not be charged and space is limited to a total of 120 local participants. All individuals must register separately and we will return to you a confirmation notice.

When: May 15-16, 2010
Location: Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary School,
66 Church Street, Coeymans, NY
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
To Register: Please e-mail your mailing address, phone number,
and your preferred date and time to: case.hsph@gmail.com

For Further Information Contact:
Dr. Michael S. Bank
Harvard School of Public Health
Department of Environmental Health
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-384-8853
E-Mail: mbank@hsph.harvard.edu