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16/04/2026

#EBW26 Previews: 11B: Pediatric biobanking

This session explores the unique challenges of pediatric biobanking, including ethical considerations, consent complexities and age-specific biological factors. Experts will share best practices for safeguarding young donors while ensuring sample quality. Attendees will learn how pediatric biobanks drive research in childhood diseases, developmental biology and personalised medicine to improve future health outcomes. Speakers included in this session: This session will […]

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16/04/2026

#EBW26 Previews: 6B: Secure, fair and smart: Best practices for biobank data integration

This session uncovers strategies to protect donor privacy while enabling cross-border data exchange through robust governance, clear agreements and legal compliance. Experts will address GDPR, data residency and practical models for Data Transfer and Processing Agreements, highlighting how federated biobanking networks connect with healthcare data ecosystems to accelerate discovery and innovation. Speakers included in this session: This session will be […]

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15/04/2026

#EBW26 Previews: 8B: Balancing ethics and innovation: ELSI in biobanking

This session will cover complex ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) that shape biobanking practices and influence public trust. It will show how integrating ethics directly into biobanking processes as a core component can drive responsible innovation. Participants will gain insight into strategies for navigating regulatory landscapes, addressing social concerns and fostering collaborative environments that enhance both scientific discovery and […]

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15/04/2026

#EBW26 Previews: 11A: Inside the biobank – Organisational structures, strategies and success stories

Dive into the inner workings of biobanks and discover how organisational models and strategic planning shape their success. This session showcases diverse approaches to governance, sustainability and stakeholder engagement, illustrated through real-world examples that highlight innovation, resilience and impact in biomedical research and healthcare innovation. Speakers included in this session: This session will be chaired by: Dr. Linda Fröderberg Roth […]

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15/04/2026

#EBW26 Previews: 3B: The EHDS unveiled: Latest developments and national perspectives

This session explores the evolving landscape of EU regulations shaping the future of biobanking, focusing on their ethical, legal and societal implications. Participants will examine the latest developments toward a European Health Data Space (EHDS) and gain comparative insights into how member states interpret and implement these emerging frameworks. Speakers included in this session: This session will be chaired by: […]

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14/04/2026

#EBW26 Previews: 8A: Unlocking health insights from donated human tissues

This session examines the ethical, technical and logistical challenges of collecting and managing human tissue donations, both post-mortem and from living donors. Experts will discuss consent, data integration and governance frameworks ensuring responsible use, sharing methodologies and case studies that demonstrate how tissue biobanks advance research and deepen understanding of health and disease. Speakers included in this session: This session […]

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14/04/2026

#EBW26 Previews: 6A: Biobanks as local hubs: Interfaces and facilitators

This session explores the evolving role of biobanks as dynamic local hubs in biomedical research. Learn how biobanks serve as interfaces between researchers, healthcare providers and communities, facilitating data sharing, sample access and collaboration. Discover strategies to enhance their impact on translational research and innovation ecosystems. Speakers included in this session: This session will be chaired by: Dr. Rocío Aguilar-Quesada […]

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09/04/2026

#EBW26 Previews: 5A: Building excellence – Developing skills for future biobanking

Ensuring high-quality biobanks demands expertly trained personnel. This session highlights tailored education and training opportunities for the biobank community, covering all roles – from project managers to technical staff handling samples and data. Gain insights into upskilling pathways that enhance competence and drive excellence across biobank operations. Speakers included in this session: This session will be chaired by: Dr. Daniel […]

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09/04/2026

#EBW26 Previews: 3A – Preserving biodiversity: Challenges and opportunities in non-human biobanking

Non-human biobanks – encompassing amongst others animal, plant and microbial specimens – are essential for life science research and biodiversity conservation. They face challenges like ethical dilemmas, data standardisation and resource limitations not unlike human biobanks. Yet, they offer opportunities for basic research, ecological restoration, agricultural resilience and scientific innovation through advanced preservation, genomics and global collaboration. This session highlights […]

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09/04/2026

#EBW26 Previews: 10A – Ethics Café

The Ethics Café is an established event of the Europe Biobank Week conferences in which all stakeholders come together in an informal setting to voice their thoughts on the role that ethics frameworks play in the context of biomedical innovation. This year, the Ethics Café brings together expert perspectives on AI-driven health data use and EHDS governance. Short inputs will […]

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Welcome to Europe Biobank Week 2026, it's great to have you in Prague, Czech Republic