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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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08/04/2026

#EBW26 Previews: 9C: Disease domain-specific biobanks – Neuroscience insights

This session highlights biobanks advancing research on neurological and psychiatric disorders. Learn about innovative methods for collecting, managing, and sharing samples and data across diagnostics and research. Hear how these biobanks drive molecular insights into diseases with often unclear underpinnings and limited diagnostic markers. Speakers included in this session: This session will be chaired by: Mieke De Wilde, MSc. From an […]

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08/04/2026

#EBW26 Previews: 9A: Disease domain-specific biobanks – Rare disease insights

This session explores domain-specific biobanks for rare diseases, emphasising the importance of cross-border collaboration and networks like the EuroBioBank (EBB). Discover innovative strategies for extensive sample collection, data integration and (inter)national partnerships that drive research breakthroughs, improve diagnostics and accelerate targeted therapy development for patients with rare conditions. Speakers included in this session: This session will be chaired by: Anne-Marie […]

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07/04/2026

#EBW26 Previews: Keynote with Aneta Tyszkiewicz

We are excited to announce that the second keynote of #EBW26 will be delivered by Aneta Tyszkiewicz, Director, Science and Regulatory at the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA). The subject of the keynote will be ‘From scientific excellence to industrial leadership: Strengthening Europe’s attractiveness for research and innovation through the EU Biotech Act’. Aneta Tyszkiewicz Aneta is Director, […]

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