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21/04/2026

#EBW26 Previews: 6C: Ensuring excellence: Elevating data quality in biobanking

This session explores advanced methods for assessing and improving the quality of biobank data. Participants will learn about frameworks for data capture, quality metrics and metadata that ensure scientific reliability. Through examples and new tools, attendees will gain practical insights to prevent errors, enhance reproducibility and drive impactful data-driven medical research. Highlight Speaker: Carmen Ortega-Sabater – Building an interoperable brain […]

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20/04/2026

#EBW26 Editorial: Festo on automation and the future of biobanking

This article has 398  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 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 […]

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20/04/2026

#EBW26 Editorial: LabTech on advancing laboratory solutions for biobanking

This article has 453  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 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 […]

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