• BBMRI-ERIC Academy: Symposium – Ethical, legal and societal insights & outlook for biobanks and medical research

    IARC/WHO, 25 Av. Tony Garnier, 69007 Lyon, France  25 Av. Tony Garnier, Lyon, France

    Join us in Lyon, France on 4-6 June 2024 for an exciting 2 ½ day symposium which will showcase 10 years of insight and outlook on ethical, legal, and societal implications (ELSI) relevant for biobanks and biomedical research. This meeting will celebrate the faceted plurality of ELSI expertise across countries stemming from both interdisciplinary service […]

  • BioMed.AI Summer School

    Portuguese National Library, Campo Grande 83, Lisbon Campo Grande 83, Lisbon, Portugal

    The BioMed.AI Summer School takes place from 11-13 September in Lisbon, Portugal. It is organised by the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens under the auspices of the Academy of Athens and co-organisers Nova School of Law & What Next Law in Lisbon Portugal. The event is endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO)/ […]

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  • 3rd QM Newsroom in 2024

    Online

    The third session in 2024 will be held on 15 October, 10:00-11:00 am CEST via Zoom. As our guest, we are pleased to welcome Petra Tauscher from Biobank Graz. PLEASE REGISTER here for the Zoom meeting and MAKE USE of the possibility to add the event to your calendar. The online meeting will follow the agenda below: Welcome and introduction (BBMRI.QM) […]

  • BBMRI-ERIC Academy: Webinar – „High quality samples and what about the data?!“

    Online

    BBMRI-ERIC Academy: Webinar – „High quality samples and what about the data?!“ This BBMRI-ERIC ACADEMY webinar aims to highlight the importance of “data quality” for the BBMRI community, including data and technology experts, quality managers, and biobank professionals. We will delve into the different aspects of data quality, measurement techniques, and its practical use in […]

  • BBMRI.QM Newsroom

    BBMRI.QM Newsroom The 4th and final BBMRI.QM Newsroom session of 2024 will BBMRI’s view on FHIR (Fast Health Interoperability Resources) with guest speakers Radovan Tomášik (BBMRI-ERIC) and Šimon Koňár (Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute). Radovan Tomášik is a Software Engineer at BBMRI-ERIC with over four years of experience working with FHIR and, as an active member […]

  • Access and benefit-sharing of Genetic Resources: the Nagoya Protocol applied to biobanks

    Access and benefit-sharing of Genetic Resources: the Nagoya Protocol applied to biobanks The fair and equitable sharing of benefits from genetic resources—known as Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS)—is a key principle in global research and innovation. Governed by the Nagoya Protocol, this international framework ensures compliance and fair use of genetic material, with 141 countries on […]

  • Navigating the Future: Legal and IT Challenges, Risks, and Opportunities of AI in Biobanking

    Navigating the Future: Legal and IT Challenges, Risks, and Opportunities of AI in Biobanking – ELSI Dialogues session The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into biobanking presents transformative opportunities for research, diagnostics, and personalised medicine. However, this technological evolution also introduces complex legal, regulatory, and technical challenges. Join us for an engaging and interactive webinar […]

  • BBMRI.QM Newsroom: Proficiency Testing in Liquid Biobanking – A versatile tool for the identification of variations in process and sample quality

    BBMRI.QM Newsroom: Proficiency Testing in Liquid Biobanking – A versatile tool for the identification of variations in process and sample quality In the first BBMRI.QM Newsroom of the year, the focus will be on the „Continuous Improvement“ pillar of the BBMRI.QM services, which underpins BBMRI-ERIC’s efforts to enhance quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) measures in biobanks. This pillar aims […]

  • Europe Biobank Week 2025

    Bologna Congressi Piazza della Costituzione 4, Bologna, Italy

    SAVE THE DATE: The most important event of the year in the global biobanking community! Join us at Bologna Congressi, 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 attend high-quality scientific programmes. The congress […]

  • Empowering Voices: Enhancing Patient Engagement in Oncology Research – Experiences, Challenges, and Pathways to Inclusion

    Empowering Voices: Enhancing Patient Engagement in Oncology Research – Experiences, Challenges, and Pathways to Inclusion. This webinar aims to spark a meaningful discussion on strategies to strengthen patient engagement throughout the various stages of oncological research. Experts from the life sciences, together with patient representatives, will explore current barriers, identify key challenges, and collaboratively discuss […]

  • BioTechX Europe 2025

    Messe Basel Messeplatz 10, Basel, Switzerland

    SAVE THE DATE BBMRI-ERIC will once again be at the BioTechX Europe Congress. BioTechX Europe is Europe’s largest congress covering diagnostics, precision medicine and digital transformation in pharmaceutical development and healthcare. The 3-day event will return to Basel, the pharma hub of Europe, this time with over 3000 leaders in the field, 400 speakers, 150 […]

  • BBMRI-ERIC ACADEMY SYMPOSIUM: Ethical, Legal, and Societal Aspects in View of Recent EU Legislation

    SAVE THE DATE This two-day event provides a rich, interdisciplinary learning experience guided by experts in the field of ethics, law, social science, philosophy or arts.   Date: 22-23. October 2025 Where: Bilbao, Spain Registration is closed. ? Preliminary Programme Sessions SESSION 1: The European Health Data Space (EHDS). General Overview SESSION 2: Bringing the […]