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The last two decades have witnessed the development of and increasing dependence on biorepositories for advancing basic, translational and clinical sciences. However, with the rising number of samples deposited in biobanks come challenges including sample misidentification due to labeling errors or contamination and the introduction of poor-quality samples. While many means of externally tracking samples … Read more

How to set-up an automated Biobank? Are you intending to apply automation in your biobank in short term or long term? Have you already thought about what it takes, how you prepare and how it will change your current organization? If this is the case, this workshop might be valuable for you and offer lots … Read more

Join Ian M Pope PhD, MBA, BSc, IC Biomedical Cartersville GA Chief Commercial and Technology Officer for the industry workshop “Cryogenic Storage Strategy – Maximizing the Integrity of Stored Biologicals for Viability and Analytics” on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 3:30 PM. Scientists and Researchers choose cryopreservation to truly preserve the cells or tissues they … Read more

An exclusive interview between the ESBB and Fluidigm discussing how to proactively reduce sample misidentification in biobanks. Click here to watch the interview.

This episode highlights the impact of setting up a national data sharing infrastructure on population health, with insights from Gerry Reilly, former CTO at HDR UK. He discusses how HDR approached country-wide data sharing through a biobank network, enabling rapid access to population health data. The BC Platforms’ podcast series, ‘From data to health’ brings … Read more

Only 2 Weeks Left Until  Europe Biobank Week  November 8-10, 2021 Europe Biobank Week is just around the corner. The leading biobanking congress in Europe will deliver you the most up-to-date content on the relevant key topics of biobanking. Now, more than ever, it is important for us to come together to share new research and connect with the global biobanking … Read more

Description: Biobanking is so much more than just storing pieces of human material or huge amounts of clinical and/or personal data. They are a goldmine for many researchers and can be the basis for groundbreaking research. Over the years research with the assistance of biobanks has made great strides forward and the future is looking … Read more

The most important biobanking event of the year is rapidly approaching, made possible with the immense support of our community. #EBW21 offers an excellent educational platform for researchers and the industry, including lectures with a multidisciplinary approach, delivered by leading European and international speakers. During three days you will increase your knowledge on the most trending and scientifically relevant topics on human health and our environment, network with peers and immerse yourself in a global … Read more

Join the workshop of #EBW21 sponsor BC Platforms to hear directly from two different biobanks – the African Institute of Everyone Genome (AiEG) and Biobank Graz and learn about their challenges and how BC Platforms is helping them to maximize the value of their data, expand collaboration opportunities and support their data management and data … Read more

Last chance to benefit from reduced registration fees! Final Early-Bird deadline – September 15 This is our final Early-Bird extension! Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the Europe Biobank Week 2021 at a discounted rate. Our early bird pricing offer will end tomorrow – Wednesday, 15th September. Join #EBW21 to engage and share knowledge with … Read more