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#EBW25 Previews: 3B: Biobanks in Big Data Research and AI

AI promises integrated solutions to analysing images (e.g. whole slide and/or radiology images), multi-omics data, and clinical information but also faces challenges such as the increasing complexity of managing and integrating data from different sources and the need to efficiently use machine learning-based algorithms to process and understand big data. This session will discuss challenges…

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#EBW25 Previews: 4A: Clinical Biobanks: Bridging Research and Patient Care

This session will discuss the key role of clinical biobanks in linking research with patient care in the era of personalised medicine. It will address the challenges biobanks face, including ethical concerns and data management, and present innovative solutions. Experts will discuss successful case studies demonstrating how biobanks are improving patient engagement and streamlining research…

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#EBW25 Previews: Plenary – keynote two: Bringing the benefits of biobanking closer to the people

Prof. Dr. Milani from the University of Tartu will give a keynote discussing MyGenome, an online portal providing over 100,000 participants with personalised genetic risk reports and interactive health insights. The keynote will provide an overview of the portal and the feedback received from participants. Read more about Prof. Dr. Milani here. This post introduces the…

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#EBW25 Editorial: Advancing biobanking and cryogenics with S.I.G. Sigra Imprim Group

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 products. We’ve talked to…

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#EBW25 Editorial: ISENET’s cutting-edge solutions for biobanking

This article has 275  words and is a 1-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 representatives to exchange ideas and learn from one another. Over four days, attendees can enjoy keynote speeches, join discussions, network, and explore…

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#EBW25 Editorial: Transforming biobank management with NorayBio’s innovations

This article has 351  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…

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#EBW25 Editorial: Driving cryogenic innovation with Auguste Cryogenics

This article has 310  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 representatives to exchange ideas and learn from one another. Over four days, attendees can enjoy keynote speeches, join discussions, network, and explore…

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#EBW25 Editorial: How 3OOK Solutions is revolutionising biobanking with innovative biospecimen stabilisation

This article has 340  words and is a 2-minute read. The Europe Biobank Week Congress showcases the latest developments and key topics in biobanking and biomolecular resources. It brings together professionals, patients, and government officials to share ideas and learn from each other. Over four days, attendees can enjoy keynote speeches, participate in discussions, network, and…

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#EBW25 Previews: 7A: Green Biobanking: Paving the Path to Sustainable Practices

In recent years, discussions on sustainability have focused mainly on the development of business plans to ensure financial viability. With the high energy costs and climate crisis that we are currently facing, a new dimension has been added to the topic of sustainability. In this session, we will present examples of how green biobanking and…

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#EBW25 Previews: 10B: Ensuring Excellence: Elevating Data Quality in Biobanking

Medical studies based on data of unknown or questionable quality are useless or even dangerous, as shown by recent examples of withdrawn studies. In this session, there will be a discussion on innovative quality dimensions for data sets linked to biobanks and proposed representations of both metadata and data quality documentation to help researchers effectively…

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#EBW25 Editorial: phasetwo® showcases high-capacity LN2 freezers to enhance biobank efficiency

This article has 255 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 brings together professionals, patients, and government officials to share insights and foster collaboration. Over the course of four days, participants can attend inspiring keynote…

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#EBW25 Editorial: MEDIXBANK empowering research with high-quality biobanking services

This article has 352 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…

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#EBW25 Editorial: Genepoint Technologies’ commitment to innovation in biobanking and sample management

This article has 306  words and is a 2-minute read. The Europe Biobank Week Congress focuses on the latest trends and important topics in global biobanking and biomolecular resources. It brings together professionals, patients, and government officials to exchange ideas and learn from one another. Over four days, participants can enjoy inspiring keynote talks, join discussions,…

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#EBW25 Editorial: Advancing clinical research and diagnostics with Bruker’s cutting-edge innovations

This article has 409 words and is a 2-minute read. The Europe Biobank Week Congress highlights the latest innovations and key themes within the global biobanking and biomolecular resources community. It serves as a central platform for professionals, patients, and government representatives to connect, exchange knowledge, and gain valuable insights. Over four days, attendees enjoy…

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#EBW25 Editorial: Tecan introduces Phase Separator™ for enhanced blood fractionation efficiency

This article has 331 words and is a 2-minute read. The Europe Biobank Week Congress highlights the latest advancements and key topics in the global biobanking and biomolecular resources field. It brings together experts, patients, and government officials to share ideas and learn from each other. Over four days, attendees enjoy inspiring talks, discussions, networking,…

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#EBW25 Editorial: F-DGSi showcases innovation with CRYOGEN Liquid Nitrogen Generators

This article has 385 words and is a 2-minute read. The Europe Biobank Week Congress showcases the latest innovations and explores major themes of the worldwide biobanking and biomolecular resources community. It serves as a hub for professionals, patients, and government representatives to come together, exchange ideas, and gain valuable insights. Over four days, attendees…

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#EBW25 Editorial: Advancing biobanking innovations with Askion’s cutting-edge cryogenic solutions

This article has 297 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 brings together professionals, patients, and government officials to share ideas and learn from each other. Over four days, participants can attend inspiring keynote speeches,…

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#EBW25 sponsorship and early bird bookings are live

We are delighted to announce that we are taking sponsorship, exhibitor and early bird congress pass bookings for #EBW25. Join us at the Palazzo dei Congressi, Bologna, Italy, from 13-16 May 2025 at #EBW25 for the biggest biobanking networking opportunity, to meet industry representatives at the exhibition, discuss the newest findings and hot topics with experts from healthcare, academia, and industry, and…

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EBW24 Live: Congress Radio Special – Europe Biobank Week 2024 – Dr Bo Franzén, Karolinska Institutet

This Europe Biobank Week Congress Radio special was recorded live from the Congress in Vienna, Austria (14-17 May 2024). The EBW Congress highlights cutting-edge biobanking innovations and research. Held over four days, it featured expert workshops, keynotes, over 85 oral and 140 poster presentations from across the biobanking community. This episode features the State-of-the-Art speech delivered…

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#EBW24 Live: Congress Radio Special – Europe Biobank Week 2024 – Dr Gillian Bartlett, University of Missouri

This Europe Biobank Week Congress Radio special was recorded live from the Congress in Vienna, Austria (14-17 May 2024). The EBW Congress highlights cutting-edge biobanking innovations and research. Held over four days, it featured expert workshops, keynotes, over 85 oral and 140 poster presentations from across the biobanking community. Keynotes are an opportunity to hear…

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#EBW24 Live: Congress Radio Special – Europe Biobank Week 2024 – Sir Rory Collins, UK Biobank

This Europe Biobank Week Congress Radio special was recorded live from the Congress that happened in Vienna, Austria from 14-17 May 2024. The EBW Congress highlights cutting-edge biobanking innovations and research. Held over four days, it featured expert workshops, keynotes, over 85 oral and 140 poster presentations from across the biobanking community. Keynotes are an…

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EBW24 Live: A deep dive into the Europe Biobank Week Congress 

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 Biobanking and Biopreservation) took place from 14-17 May at The Hofburg Conference Centre in Vienna, Austria.  The theme of the 2024 congress was: “Strengthening Biobanks and Biorepositories: Collaborative…

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#EBW24 Live: Congress Radio – Europe Biobank Week 2024 – Day Four

Visit the fourth and final day of the Europe Biobank Week Congress in this mini-series covering the event – part of the BBMRI-ERIC Podcast.  Powered by RedCircle Europe Biobank Week Congress is happening in Vienna, Austria from 14-17 May 2024. You’ll hear a flavour of the event and key interviews with organisers, speakers and delegates. …

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EBW24 Live: Closing ceremony

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 Biobanking and Biopreservation) officially closed at The Hofburg Conference Centre in Vienna, Austria on 17 May 2024.  Prof. Jens K. Habermann, Director General…

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#EBW24 Live: Ethics café  

The first session of Friday’s EBW scientific programme was the Ethics café, chaired by Dr. Michaela Th. Mayrhofer, Head of BBMRI-ERIC ELSI, and Dr. Pieter Moons, from Biobank Antwerpen. This interactive session facilitated an exchange of thoughts and knowledge about pressing ethical issues.   Dr. Mayrhofer welcomed participants and introduced her co-chair, Dr. Pieter Moons.…

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#EBW24 Live: Congress Radio – Europe Biobank Week 2024 – Day Three

Visit day three of the Europe Biobank Week Congress in this mini-series covering the event – part of the BBMRI-ERIC Podcast.  Powered by RedCircle Europe Biobank Week Congress is happening in Vienna, Austria from 14-17 May 2024. You’ll hear a flavour of the event and key interviews with organisers, speakers and delegates.  EBW is the…

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#EBW24 Live: Dr Gillian Bartlett, University of Missouri delivers keynote lecture II – ‘Biobanking with Underrepresented Populations: The Critical Role of Participant’ 

The second session of today’s EBW scientific programme was the keynote delivered by Dr. Gillian Bartlett, Associate Dean for Graduate Research Education at the School of Medicine at the University of Missouri. The subject of her talk was ‘Biobanking with Underrepresented Populations: The Critical Role of Participant’.   Dr. Bartlett spoke about the problems released to underrepresentation…

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#EBW24 Live: Sir Rory Collins, UK Biobank delivers keynote lecture I – ‘Biobanking for Precision and Genomics Medicine. UK Biobank: scale, depth, duration … but, most importantly, accessibility’ 

The first session of the EBW scientific programme was the keynote delivered by Sir Rory Collins, Principal Investigator and Chief Executive of UK Biobank. The subject of his talk was ‘Biobanking for Precision and Genomics Medicine. UK Biobank: scale, depth, duration … but, most importantly, accessibility’.  Afterwards, Sir Collins highlighted the achievements of the Uk…

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#EBW24 Live: Opening ceremony

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 Biobanking and Biopreservation) kicked off at The Hofburg Conference Centre in Vienna, Austria on 15 May 2024.  EBW  brings together researchers, biobank…

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#EBW24 Live: Congress Radio – Europe Biobank Week 2024 – Day One

Visit day one of the Europe Biobank Week Congress in this mini-series covering the event – part of the BBMRI-ERIC Podcast.  Powered by RedCircle Europe Biobank Week Congress is happening in Vienna, Austria from 14-17 May 2024. You’ll hear a flavour of the event and key interviews with organisers, speakers and delegates.  EBW, organised by…

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#EBW24 Live: Europe Biobank Week opens in Vienna for major post-pandemic congress  

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 Biobanking and Biopreservation) is back for 2024 and will take place from 14-17 May at The Hofburg in Vienna, Austria. The 2024 congress theme is: “Strengthening Biobanks and…

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