The Europe Biobank Week (EBW) Congress, jointly organised between BBMRI-ERIC (the European Research Infrastructure for Biobanking and Biomolecular Resources in Health and Life Science) and ESBB (the European, African and Middle Eastern Society for Biopreservation and Biobanking) officially closed at Palazzo dei Congressi in Bologna, Italy on 16 May 2025. This year’s Congress united over 800 biobankers, researchers, industry specialists, and decision-makers […]
The first session of Friday’s EBW scientific programme was the Ethics Ccafé, chaired by Prof. Dr. Roland Jahns, Interdisciplinary Bank of Biomaterials and Data Würzburg (ibdw), and Dr. Peggy Manders from Radboud Biobank. The Ethics Café is an established event of the Europe Biobank Week Congress, where the entire community comes together in an informal setting to share their thoughts […]
Thursday’s keynote was delivered by Mait Metspalu, Professor of Evolutionary Genomics at the Institute of Genomics, University of Tartu. The subject of his talk was ‘Bringing the benefits of biobanking closer to the people’. The keynote shared how the new MyGenome portal is giving over 100,000 participants personalised insights on disease risk, lifestyle impact, and interesting asides on caffeine metabolism. Estonia […]
The first session of the EBW scientific programme was the keynote delivered by Prof. Walter Ricciardi, Director of the School of Hygiene and Public Health, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC), Rome, and Cancer Mission Board Chair (EC). The subject of the keynote was ‘The need for courageous leadership in science and health in challenging times’. Prof. Ricciardi emphasised the […]
The Europe Biobank Week (EBW) Congress jointly organised between BBMRI-ERIC (the European Research Infrastructure for Biobanking and Biomolecular Resources in Health and Life Science) and ESBB (the European, African and Middle Eastern Society for Biopreservation and Biobanking) kicked off at Palazzo dei Congressi in Bologna, Italy on 14 May 2025. EBW unites over 800 biobankers, researchers, industry specialists and decision […]
This article has 278 words and is a 1-minute read. The Europe Biobank Week Congress highlights new developments and addresses key topics in the global biobanking and biomolecular resources field. It serves as a hub for professionals, patients, and government representatives to come together, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights. Over four days, participants can attend inspiring keynote speeches, join […]
This article has 320 words and is a 2-minute read. The Europe Biobank Week Congress highlights new developments and addresses key topics in the global biobanking and biomolecular resources field. It brings together professionals, patients, and government officials to share insights and foster collaboration. Over the course of four days, participants can attend inspiring keynote speeches, join in discussions, network with […]
This article has 498 words and is a 3-minute read. The Europe Biobank Week Congress highlights new developments and addresses key topics in the global biobanking and biomolecular resources field. It serves as a hub for professionals, patients, and government representatives to come together, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights. Over four days, participants can attend inspiring keynote speeches, join in […]
This article has 388 words and is a 2-minute read. The Europe Biobank Week Congress highlights the latest trends and important topics in biobanking and biomolecular resources. It brings together professionals, patients, and government officials to exchange ideas and learn from one another. Over four days, attendees can enjoy keynote speeches, join discussions, network, and explore exhibits with new technologies and […]
This article has 238 words and is a 1-minute read. The Europe Biobank Week Congress highlights new developments and addresses key topics in the global biobanking and biomolecular resources field. It serves as a hub for professionals, patients, and government representatives to come together, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights. Over four days, participants can attend inspiring keynote speeches, join in […]